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: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Tensorflow
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Heriot-Watt University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Debugging, Data Structures
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Image Quality, Simulations, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Infographics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Deductive Reasoning, Reinforcement Learning, Probability, Verification And Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months