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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Requirements Analysis, Typography, Computer Graphic Techniques, Document Management, 3D Modeling, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    App Engine: Qwik Start - PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Hosting, Public Cloud, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud API, Application Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Program Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Business Communication, Communication, AI literacy, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Personal Development, Workforce Development, Community Development

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.3 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Business Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Consultative Approaches, Business Leadership, Contingency Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Game Developers and Esports Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Leadership, Brand Management, Performance Analysis, Team Management, Product Support, Brand Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    ★ 4.6 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neuronale Netze und Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Computer Vision, Model Training, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Java Spring Framework: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Java Programming, Databases, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Frameworks, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Authentications, Object Oriented Design, Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Empezando con Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Collaborative Software, Graphical Tools, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Graphic Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, File Management, User Accounts, Application Design, Instructional Design, Systems Design

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Scalability, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • App Engine: Qwik Start - PHP: Google Cloud
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
  • Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine
  • Neuronale Netze und Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Master Java Spring Framework: Build Web Apps: EDUCBA

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