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: Operations Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Object-Relational Mapping, Google Cloud Platform, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Development Environment, Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, YAML, Restful API, Service Oriented Architecture, Load Balancing, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), File Systems, OS Process Management, Debugging, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Innovation, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, MySQL, Control Panels, Database Management, Web Servers, Email Automation, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Storage, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Routing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Data Integrity, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Cryptography, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Containerization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Model, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization, Network Protocols
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), File Management, Python Programming, Authentications, Scripting, Data Processing, Performance Testing, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks