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: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Development Environment, Debugging, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, System Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Architectural Design, Performance Tuning, Computer Graphics, Structural Engineering, Aesthetics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), File Management, Graphical Tools
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Assurance, Information Technology, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks