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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Honesty, Curiosity, Science and Research, Personal Integrity, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Psychosocial Assessments, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Package and Software Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Desktop Support, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Leaflet (Software), Rmarkdown, Web Scraping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, R (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Collection, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Manipulation, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Wrangling, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Test Equipment, Test Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Test Tools, System Monitoring, Control Systems, Electronic Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Modeling, Conceptual Design, Design Thinking, Layout Design, Spatial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Scalability, Interoperability, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Performance Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Software Architecture, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Interviewing Skills, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Client Support, Issue Tracking, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Customer Support, Web Presence, Customer and Client Support, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Initiative and Leadership, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Automation, Responsible AI, Marketing Automation, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools, React.js, Web Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Sustainable Business, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks