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.

Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, Design Strategies, UI Components, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Email Automation, Google Gemini, System Configuration, Document Management, Service Management, User Accounts, File Management, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Flask (Web Framework), Natural Language Processing, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Privacy, Conceptual Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Email Security, Google Workspace, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Management, Mobile Security, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks