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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Proposal Writing, Financial Reporting, Proposal Development, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Cash Flows, Presentations, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Debugging, Software Configuration Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Reconciliation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Community Outreach, Organizational Development, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Initiative and Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, NumPy, Embeddings, Statistical Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Linear Algebra, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Markov Model, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Functional Design, Electronic Components, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Open Source Technology, Simulations, Schematic Diagrams
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Public Speaking
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Release Management, Virtual Environment, Configuration Management, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Storage, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Geospatial Mapping, Python Programming, Data Collection, Display Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, Web Analytics and SEO, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Order Fulfillment, Blogs, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Shipping and Receiving, Performance Analysis, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Midrange Computer, Unix Shell, Disaster Recovery, System Software, Patch Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months