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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Model Training, Data Ethics, Agentic systems, Fine-tuning, Context Management, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, CI/CD, Test Script Development, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), DevOps, Devops Tools, Software Testing, IT Automation, Maintainability, Python Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Package and Software Management, Automation, Release Management, Authentications, GitHub, Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Web Development Tools, Code Review, Responsible AI, Software Development, GitHub, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Design Software, Javascript, Software Engineering, Web Development, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Firewall, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Storage, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Research, Design Research, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Diagram Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Unit Testing, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Tools, Development Testing, Security Controls, YAML, Encryption, Rust (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), JSON, Git (Version Control System), Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Ajax, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, React.js, Data Structures, Application Development, Apple iOS, Debugging, iOS Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, User Story, Android Development, Mobile Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Memory Management, Data Structures, Programming Principles, System Programming, Other Programming Languages, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months