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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Scalability, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, Security Controls, Data Security, Web Servers, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Responsive Web Design, Kotlin, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, User Experience, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, User Interface (UI) Design, Network Protocols, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Embedded Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Planning, File Systems, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Plan Execution, Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Data Storage Technologies, Design, Data Storage, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Requirements Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Basic Electrical Systems, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, C and C++, Hardware Design, Electronics, Programming Principles, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Product Development, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks