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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Systems Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Communication Systems, Model Evaluation, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Email Automation, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design Patterns, Web Applications, Application Development, Debugging, Transaction Processing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, 3D Assets, Timelines, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animations, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Classification Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Transaction Processing, Application Development, .NET Framework, Data Access, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, System Implementation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Timelines, Design, Graphic Design, File Management, Collaborative Software, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours