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: Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, System Support, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Systems Administration, Mac OS, System Configuration, Technical Support, Software Installation, Linux, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Prototyping, Database Application
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), System Monitoring, Data Ethics, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Event Monitoring, Model Evaluation, Automation, Threat Detection, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Management, Development Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Software Installation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Software Testing, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Data Persistence, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Code Review, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks