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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, AI Personalization, Python Programming, Taxonomy, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI literacy, Generative Model Architectures, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Graphics Software, C# (Programming Language), Motion Graphics, Animations, Cross Platform Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, Build Tools, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Community Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, Fine-tuning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, AI literacy, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Application Deployment, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Workflow Management, AI Integrations, Marketing Automation, Social Media Content, LLM Application, Content Scheduling, Generative AI, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Nginx, Cloud API, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours