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.
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Application Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Story, User Interface (UI), Android Development, Databases, Database Management, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Data Persistence, Application Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Graph Theory, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microservices, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Software Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, File Management, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Media Production, Verbal Communication Skills, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months