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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Software Testing, Cloud API, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Histogram, Box Plots, Graphing, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Quality Control, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, User Story, Portfolio Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Electronics, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Application Design, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Load Balancing, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, UI Components, React.js, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Programming Principles, Data Management, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Diagram Design, Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, OpenAI API, Command-Line Interface, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, API Testing, Rust (Programming Language), Key Management, Software Technical Review, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Solution Architecture, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks