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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Software Design Patterns
★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, System Configuration, Authentications, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework
★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation
★ 4.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Web Language, UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Typography
★ 4.9 (923) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mobile Development, Application Development, Functional Design, Programming Principles
★ 4.7 (129) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing
★ 4.8 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Credit Risk, General Lending, Machine Learning
★ 3.8 (86) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Executive Presence, Communication Strategies, Composure, Verbal Strategic Communication, Creativity, Business Writing, Editing, Adaptability
★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Cyber Operations, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Shell Script, Windows PowerShell, Cybersecurity, Scripting Languages, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Command-Line Interface, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks