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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Creativity, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Maintainability, Software Testing, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Security Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Application Security, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Innovation, AI Integrations, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Information Privacy, Digital Forensics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising, Content Creation, Online Advertising, Resource Management, Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Campaign Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, API Gateway, Redis, API Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Design, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, Frontend Integration, Systems Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI), Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vendor Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Vendor Relationship Management, Business Priorities, Security Controls, Cost Management, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Business Communication, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months