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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Application Development, Systems Development, Data Storage, Computer Architecture
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability, Flask (Web Framework)
★ 4.6 (412) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
★ 4.5 (7.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science
★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Color Theory, Typography
★ 4.6 (357) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, OAuth, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication
★ 4.7 (813) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event Monitoring, Data Structures, Debugging
★ 4.7 (941) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, AI literacy, Computer Science, Automation, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Social Impact, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics
★ 4.7 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Technical Communication, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Digital Forensics
★ 4.7 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination
★ 4.4 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Unix Shell, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Shell Script, Operating Systems, System Software, Patch Management, Software Installation, OS Process Management
★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months