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.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Social Impact
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Personal Attributes, Document Management, Technical Writing, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Django (Web Framework), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cloud Deployment, SQL, Relational Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Database Management Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Developing Training Materials, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Technical Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months