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.
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, LangChain, User Story, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Automation, Android Jetpack, Process Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Dashboard, Site Reliability Engineering, API Design, Software Architecture, Wireframing, User Research, Video Game Development, Internet Of Things, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Angular, Security Requirements Analysis
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple software proficiency, Mac OS, User Accounts, System Support, Software Installation, Apple Hardware proficiency, File Management, System Configuration, Technical Support, General Networking, Data Storage, Data Management, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Financial Regulation, International Finance, Emerging Technologies, Asset Management, Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Access, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Data Security, Network Analysis, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Case Studies, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Creativity, Productivity, Press Releases, Generative AI, Databases, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Network Switches
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months