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: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Digital Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Model Optimization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Data Modeling, FinTech, Application Development, Software Engineering, Test Data, Verification And Validation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, JSON, Mobile Development, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Unix, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Web Development Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Data Persistence, Cross Platform Development, Browser Compatibility, Software Architecture, Software Development Tools, Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Data Storage Technologies, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Javascript, Solution Design, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Back-End Web Development, Go (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming Tools, Data Store, Software Architecture, Data-oriented programming, Systems Design, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Development, Computer Programming, Logical Reasoning, Programmable Logic Controllers, Application Development, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Design Software, Model Optimization, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java, Mockups, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android (Operating System), Java Programming, Data Persistence, Application Deployment, Mobile Development Tools, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Software Design Patterns, Prototyping, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Instagram
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months