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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Software Development, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Database Design, Database Management, Business Requirements, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Data Validation, Business Logic, UI Components, Data Access, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Image Quality, Browser Compatibility, File Management, Development Environment, Multimedia, Content Management, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technology Roadmaps, Quality Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Virtual Environment, Software As A Service, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Boot, Database Management, Spring Framework, Software Architecture, Databases, Software As A Service, Java, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Javascript, Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Servers, Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Web Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Project Planning, Team Building, Software Development Life Cycle, Prioritization, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, User Story, Lean Methodologies, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months