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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Design, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Java, Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, No-Code Development, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Application Deployment, Scalability, Data Integration, User Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cryptography, DevSecOps, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Software Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Controls, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Vue.JS, Relational Databases, SQL, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Android (Operating System), 3D Assets, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Scripting, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks