Beginner computer courses can help you learn basic operating system navigation, file management, internet browsing, and word processing. You can build skills in spreadsheet creation, email communication, and online research techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various web applications, showing how these skills are applied in everyday tasks and professional settings.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (632) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Language, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology
★ 4.7 (353) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management
★ 4.5 (686) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, File Systems, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Data Management
★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Apache Airflow, Hugging Face, Amazon Bedrock, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI API
★ 4.4 (348) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies
★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging
★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services
★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity
★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Reconciliation, Problem Solving
★ 4.7 (576) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months