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: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Algorithms, Maintainability, Simulations, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Strategies, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Materials science, Typography, Digital Design
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Restful API, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Simulations, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Computer Vision, Creativity, Deep Learning, Music, Data Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, JSON, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, React Redux, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months