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: TypeScript, Restful API, API Design, Full-Stack Web Development, PostgreSQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Secure Coding, Web Applications, AI Integrations, JavaScript Frameworks, SQL, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Web Development Tools, Relational Databases, Database Management, Server Side, Javascript, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, AI Integrations, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Application, Plot (Graphics), Databases, Database Management, Data Presentation, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Processing, Development Environment, Document Management, Data Collection, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Browser Compatibility, Version Control, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Agentic systems, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations
★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Experience, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Display Devices, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O
★ 4.6 (86) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Model Optimization, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, TCP/IP
★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Target Audience, Process Design, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Business Process, Graphic Design, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Software Installation, Application Development
★ 4.3 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Education and Training, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.5 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks