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 System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 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

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java Programming, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Database Development, Authentications, Object Oriented Design, Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, File Management, Control Panels, Web Analytics and SEO, MySQL, Apache, Cloud Hosting, Public Key Infrastructure, User Accounts, Data Security, Encryption, Database Management, Web Servers, Email Automation, System Configuration, PHP (Scripting Language), Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Servers, Content Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks