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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Cybersecurity, Business Process Modeling, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Software Testing, Information Technology, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Agile Product Development, Jira (Software), Stakeholder Management, Estimation, Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Change Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Sprint Planning, Organizational Change, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Analysis, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Information Privacy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Dependency Analysis, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management Framework, Diversity Awareness, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, User Experience, Software Development Tools, Animations, Experience Design, Technology Solutions, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Debugging, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer and Client Support, Governance, User Feedback
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks