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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, SQL, Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Middleware, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, API Design, Azure DevOps, Postman API Platform, API Testing, .NET Framework, Microservices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Ajax, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Javascript, Interactive Design, Animations, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Real Time Data, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Mapping, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Database Design, Data Modeling, Cloud Deployment, SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Capture, Data Validation, Continuous Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring, Schematic Diagrams
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Design Thinking, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Training and Development, Behavior Management, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Safety Standards, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Analytics and SEO, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Data Validation, Javascript, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks