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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Mac OS, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computer Literacy, Unix, File I/O, OS Process Management, Prompt Patterns, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Databases, Query Languages, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Amazon S3
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storage, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Application Development, Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Risking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Prototyping
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Javascript, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, Competitive Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, UI/UX Strategy, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Color Theory, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, AI powered creativity, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks