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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Networking Hardware, Virtual Machines, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Mobile Security, USB, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Cloud Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Support, End User Training and Support
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Scripting, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Application Development, Programming Principles, FinTech, Digital Assets, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Solutions, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Jupyter, NumPy, Performance Tuning, Development Environment, Python Programming, Javascript, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Scripting, File Management, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Prometheus (Software), CI/CD, Devops Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, DevOps, YAML, Scenario Testing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Ubuntu, Infrastructure Architecture, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, API Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, TypeScript, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Integration Testing, Development Environment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months