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.

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 Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, CI/CD, Key Management, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Storage, Data Warehousing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Business Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Test Planning, Product Testing, Operational Risk, Business Process, Performance Metric, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Automation, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Data Security, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Technical Design, Semiconductors, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology, Schematic Diagrams
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks