• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Computer Fundamentals

Computer Fundamentals Courses

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.

Popular Computer Fundamentals Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Other Programming Languages, Technical Design, Software Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Data Storage

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, General Networking, Shell Script, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Dataflow, System Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Semiconductor Manufacturing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Manufacturing Standards, Production Process, Manufacturing Operations, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Manufacturing and Production, Process Control, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Equipment Design, Facility Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    535 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Containerization, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…567…834

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Linux Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok