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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development
★ 4.7 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies
★ 4 (600) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Network Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Cloud Deployment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Peripheral Devices, Information Technology Operations, Technical Support, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (318) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, UI Components, Computer Programming
★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis
★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management
★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability
★ 4.5 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Memory Management
★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity
★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks