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.

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Digital Communications, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Persistence, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Continuous Deployment, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Algorithms, File I/O, System Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Scaled Agile Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brochures, Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Marketing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Production Process, Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours