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.

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

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud API, Memory Management, Model Optimization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Anomaly Detection, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Code Review, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Software Design, Python Programming, Version Control, Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Engineering, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Scalability, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, API Design, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Database Development, Database Systems, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Web Applications, Web Frameworks, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Blockchain, Software Installation, User Accounts, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, User Provisioning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, IT General Controls (ITGC), Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Security, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Spring Framework, Build Tools, Version Control
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours