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: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Science, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electronic Systems, Computer Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, Control Systems, Automation Engineering
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Java, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Lemann
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Program Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months