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 System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Work Breakdown Structure, Team Oriented, Project Documentation, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Scalability, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, Security Controls, Data Security, Web Servers, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Software-Defined Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, File Management, Debugging, Editing, Program Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Routing Protocols, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, File Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Management, Animations, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Simulations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months