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: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, Application Development, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Data Validation
★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms
★ 4.5 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Computer Networking, Database Management, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Computer Programming, Authentications, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Mac OS, Software Development, Data Integrity
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, IT Infrastructure, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Security, Cloud Computing
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic
★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, General Networking, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Network Support, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Linux
★ 4 (607) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (330) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Knowledge of Apple Software, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Apple software proficiency, File Management, iOS Development, System Configuration, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving
★ 4.7 (7.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks