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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Editing, Virtual Environment, Simulations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Continuous Integration, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, Change Control, DevOps, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Visualization, Business Process Management, Data Warehousing, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, User Requirements Documents, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Systems Development, Software Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months