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: JSON, Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Anthropic
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, API Design, Restful API, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Authentications, Automation, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Software Development Tools, Transaction Processing, Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Javascript, Application Deployment, Computer Programming, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Autodesk, Design Software, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Product Design, Computer Hardware, Design, Innovation, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Digital Design, Product Development, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Network Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Assurance, Information Technology, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Graphics Software, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months