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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Desktop Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Version Control, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Frameworks, GitHub, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Browser Compatibility
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Software Documentation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Javascript, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks