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: Operating Systems, Network Security, Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, System Support, Unix, Mac OS, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Active Directory
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Import/Export, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Security, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Conceptual Design, Construction Estimating, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Technical Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Cost Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Bash (Scripting Language), Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, Computer Security Incident Management, File I/O, Linux, SQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Basic Electrical Systems, AutoCAD, Electrical Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, ASP.NET, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months