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: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, UI Components
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Risk Analysis, Data Validation, Supply Chain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, JSON
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Spatial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, Data Structures, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, iOS Development, User Story, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, JSON
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, Java Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Performance Tuning, Unix, Computer Science, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Incident Management, Google App Engine, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Kubernetes, YAML, Docker (Software), Automation, Debugging, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Version Control, Persona (User Experience), Kanban Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks