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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix
★ 4.5 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming
★ 4.4 (557) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Capacity Management, File Management
★ 3.8 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Memory Management, Shell Script, Computer Systems, File I/O, Big Data, Linux Commands, Cloud Development, C and C++, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, Computing Platforms, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Communication Systems, C (Programming Language)
★ 3.8 (183) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science
★ 4.6 (334) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Language, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Quantum AI
Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Mathematical Software, Failure Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Simulations
★ 4.6 (220) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scalability, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Solution Delivery, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Virtualization, Solution Architecture
★ 4.5 (493) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Game Design, Software Documentation, UI Components, Code Reusability
★ 4.5 (212) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management
★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
★ 4.6 (385) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months