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, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Computer Science, Code Reusability
★ 4.4 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools
★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (40K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Technical Support and Services, Incident Response, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Data Security, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Software Design, Game Design, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Code Review, Software Architecture, Application Design
★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, IBM Cloud, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Workflow Management, AI literacy, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science
★ 4.7 (36K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software-Defined Networking, Data Store
★ 4.3 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Integrations, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AWS SageMaker, Prompt Engineering, Hugging Face, Prompt Patterns, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Technologies, Model Optimization, Analysis, Rust (Programming Language), System Monitoring, Computer Graphics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Project Design, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Education Software and Technology, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation
★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Ideation, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Experimentation, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
★ 4.5 (4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies
★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, International Relations, Communication, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.9 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks