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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


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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Threat Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arm

    Advanced Armv8-M Features

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Embedded Systems, Application Security, System Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Security Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Lund University

    European Business Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Business, International Relations, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Functions, Tools and Agents with LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Systems, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, DevOps, Network Security, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Process Optimization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Scalability, Cost Reduction, Business Requirements

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Animations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Electronic Components, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Human Factors, Applied Mathematics, Physics, System Configuration

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt
  • Advanced Armv8-M Features: Arm
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera
  • European Business Law: Lund University
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Functions, Tools and Agents with LangChain: DeepLearning.AI
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey: Google Cloud

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