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.

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Scalability, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Network Architecture, System Monitoring, Load Balancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Code Review, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Digital pedagogy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts, Data Persistence, Python Programming, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Analysis, High Voltage, Grant Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, AI Enablement, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Text Mining, Data Processing, Unstructured Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks