• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Computer Fundamentals

Computer Fundamentals Courses

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.

Popular Computer Fundamentals Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Computer Security, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Information Privacy, Analysis

    4.3 stars, 135 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (135) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Test Case, Version Control, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Program Development, Development Environment, Project Planning, Project Management, Debugging

    4.4 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Private Equity & Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Case Studies, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Entrepreneurship, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Investments, Liquidation, Cash Flows, Analysis, Job Analysis

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Code Review, CI/CD, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Release Management

    4.1 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Tailwind CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development

    4.5 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Script Development, Program Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Development Testing, Mockups, Test Case, Agile Software Development, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming, Version Control, Requirements Analysis

    4 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (83) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, API Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Testing, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Node.JS

    4.3 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (43) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Data Literacy, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Capture, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Analytics

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Deploying Fine-Tuned AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Fine-tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), AI Security, Application Deployment, Model Training, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with APIs

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Restful API, API Testing, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration

    3.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Development Environment, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…209210211…834

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital: EDUCBA
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • Learn Tailwind CSS: Scrimba
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Deploying Fine-Tuned AI Models: Edureka
  • Getting Started with APIs: Edureka

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok