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.
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Performance Testing, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Spatial Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, GitHub Copilot, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Experience Design, Computer Vision, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Software Architecture, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, IBM Cloud, No-Code Development, Self Service Technologies, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, Java
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Other Programming Languages, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Software Testing, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, AI Security, AI literacy, Information Privacy, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Solution Design, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, AI Integrations, Managed Services, Image Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks