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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, System Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Testing, Test Case, Scenario Testing, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Business Logic, Serverless Computing, Patient Communication, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Structures, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangGraph, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, CI/CD, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Cybersecurity, Business Process Modeling, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Software Testing, Information Technology, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Debugging, Failure Analysis, File Systems, Embedded Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Search Engine Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Solution Architecture, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Scalability, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks