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: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Restful API, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Java, Hibernate (Java), Web Services, Apache Maven, Databases, Web Applications, Gradle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Python Programming, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Database Design, API Design, MongoDB, Database Management, Authentications, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Databases, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL, SQL, Frontend Integration, Node.JS, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), General Networking, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Document Management, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Process Mapping, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Document Management, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Real Time Data, Technical Design, C (Programming Language), Debugging, System Configuration, Maintainability, Scalability, Data Mapping
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours