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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Animations, Visual Storytelling, Anthropic Claude, Video Production, Gemini, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Multimodal Prompts, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Storyboarding, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cinematography, Ideation, Scripting, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
★ 4.6 (442) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Problem Solving, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Automation
★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Query Languages, Javascript
★ 4.7 (9.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Server Side, Istio, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Python Programming, Software Development
★ 4.6 (60K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Game Design
★ 4.5 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AWS SageMaker, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Security, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, AWS CloudFormation, AI Workflows, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Autoencoders, Building Codes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Systems, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Local Area Networks, File I/O, Game Design, Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Architecture, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Data Persistence, Other Programming Languages, Graphic Design, Design and Product
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Problem Solving
★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Programming Principles, Software Documentation
★ 4.7 (5.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Mockups, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Systems Design, Technical Communication, Typography, Motion Graphics, Design Research, User Research
★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months