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: Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Arithmetic, Problem Solving
★ 4.5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Object Oriented Design, .NET Framework, Java, Programming Principles, Data Access, Database Management, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Program Development
★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Safety and Security
★ 3.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Matplotlib, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Theory, Business Intelligence, R (Software), Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution
★ 4.8 (497) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Design, Business Economics, Innovation, Product Development, New Product Development
★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Email Automation, Business Correspondence, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Business Solutions, Collaborative Software, Relationship Management, Security Awareness
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Fine-tuning, Containerization, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, LangGraph, Keras (Neural Network Library), Agentic Workflows, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), CrewAI, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (7) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Programming Principles, Development Environment
★ 4.7 (57) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Style Guides, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Interactive Design, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.6 (39) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Presence, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Digital Publishing, Account Management, Business Priorities, Editing, Photo Editing
★ 4.7 (87) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours