Computer fundamentals courses can help you learn basic hardware and software concepts, operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity principles. You can build skills in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and understanding data management practices. Many courses introduce tools like Windows, Linux, and various programming languages, showing how these skills apply in everyday computing tasks and professional environments.

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Operating Systems, Authentications, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, Identity and Access Management, IT Service Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Mac OS, IT Management, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity, Compliance Auditing, IT Service Management, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Technology, Patch Management, User Accounts, Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, NIST 800-53, Responsible AI, AI Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Style Guides, Typography, Brand Management, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Governance, Asset Management, Layout Design, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Software Design, Kanban Principles, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Software Design Patterns, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Leadership, Risk Management, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technology Roadmaps, Quality Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), CI/CD, Test Tools, Verification And Validation, Application Lifecycle Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Boot, Database Management, Spring Framework, Software Architecture, Databases, Software As A Service, Java, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks