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: Business Modeling, Presentations, Diagram Design, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, New Business Development, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, AI powered creativity, Design, Branding, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Natural Language Processing, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Visual Design, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Components, Display Devices, electromagnetics, Chemistry, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Context Management, Software Architecture, Application Development, Data Validation, Data Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks