• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Computer Fundamentals

    Computer Fundamentals Courses Online

    Study computer fundamentals for basic knowledge of computing. Learn about hardware, software, and basic troubleshooting techniques.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Computer Fundamentals Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Git (Version Control System), Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Cryptography, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Git (Version Control System), Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Cryptography, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      L

      London Business School

      Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Building Toward Computer Use with Anthropic

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Computer Vision, Human Computer Interaction, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Fundamentals of AI Agents Using RAG and LangChain

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Ball State University

      Master of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain:

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • C

      Clemson University

      Master of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain:

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Computer Fundamentals learners also search

    Computer Design
    Beginner Computer
    Beginner Computer Programming
    UX Design
    UI
    Beginner UX Design
    Information Design
    UX Design Projects
    1…181920…589

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

    • Master of Science in Computer Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science: University of London
    • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science: University of London
    • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
    • Building Toward Computer Use with Anthropic: DeepLearning.AI
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • Fundamentals of AI Agents Using RAG and LangChain: IBM
    • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest

    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

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • 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
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    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
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok