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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Cyber Security Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Lifecycle Management, Dashboard Creation, Security Controls, Data Maintenance
★ 4.1 (8) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Model Optimization, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment, Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning, Workflow Management, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Configuration Management, Automation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routers, Firewall, OSI Models, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Servers, Network Switches, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Test Equipment, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services, Network Support, Technical Support, System Support, Data Maintenance, IT Infrastructure, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage, Information Technology, Test Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), GitHub, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Mobile Development Tools, Scripting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, LLM Application, AI literacy, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Cloud Services, Application Development, Code Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Linux, Information Systems Security, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Windows PowerShell, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach, Emerging Technologies, Advocacy, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months