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: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Reliability, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Debugging, Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Failure Analysis, Scalability, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, No-Code Development, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Marketing Automation, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Automation, User Interface (UI), User Feedback
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Software Installation, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Javascript, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Back-End Web Development, Scripting, Frontend Performance, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Browser Compatibility, Data Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Java, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Collection, Data Mining, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks