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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Authentications, JSON, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Java Programming, Scenario Testing, Java, Test Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Computing Platforms, Cloud Services, IT Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Hosting, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Network Architecture, Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Operational Databases, Network Planning And Design, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Engineering Design Process, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Schematic Diagrams, Basic Electrical Systems, Performance Testing, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Physics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Software, Microarchitecture, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kibana, Google Cloud Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Collection, Operational Data Store, Event Monitoring, Application Deployment, Linux
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, API Testing, Software Development, Application Deployment, DevOps, Unit Testing, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Performance Testing, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months