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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Java, Java Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Database Development, Authentications, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Flows, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Style Guides, Responsive Web Design, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Architecture, Technical Design, Conceptual Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks