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: Prototyping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JavaScript Frameworks, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Model Deployment, Generative AI, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Continuous Deployment, AI Enablement, Cloud Deployment, Jenkins, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Microsoft Copilot, Requirements Analysis, Release Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, User Accounts, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Unix, Ubuntu, Unix Commands, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Penetration Testing, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud API, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Amazon S3, Scenario Testing, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Document Management, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training, Security Awareness, Employee Training, Data Access, Auditing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks