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: Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Digital Communications, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Application Development, Continuous Deployment, File Management, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Persistence, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Continuous Deployment, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Algorithms, File I/O, System Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Scaled Agile Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brochures, Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Marketing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, File Management, Editing, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Semantic Web, Vector Databases, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours