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: Prometheus (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, System Configuration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Authentications, Application Development, Software Design, Database Design, Model View Controller, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Deep Learning, Technical Writing, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Science and Research, Health Informatics, Unsupervised Learning, Embeddings
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, System Support, Generative AI, Maintainability, AI Enablement, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Automation, Technical Support, Debugging, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Software Documentation, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, Scalability, Wireless Networks, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Environmental Laws, Product Development, Corporate Sustainability, Computer-Aided Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Logistics, Materials science, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, English Language, Telecommuting, End User Training and Support, Language Learning, Computer Hardware, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Vocabulary, Remote Access Systems, Data Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Email Marketing, User Accounts, Dashboard, Administration, Business Reporting, Collaborative Software, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, UI/UX Strategy, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Internal Communications, Data Management, Business Administration, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks