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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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    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, User Provisioning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Security and Privacy in TOR Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Network Routing, Cloud Hosting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    More C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Systems, Accounting Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Regulatory Compliance

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Functional Requirement, Software Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Agile Software Development, Application Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Debugging, Java, Technical Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Disaster Management

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Emergency Response, Mitigation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Mapping, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Lemann

    Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Security and Privacy in TOR Network: University of Colorado System
  • More C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Application Development: Amazon
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • AI and Disaster Management: DeepLearning.AI

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