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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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    Pearson

    Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Development Tools, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Javascript, Mockups

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computer Displays, Display Devices, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Embedded Software, Programmable Logic Controllers, Basic Electrical Systems, Remote Access Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Digital pedagogy, Computer Science, Social Impact, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    NotionAI for Beginners: Design a Product Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Creativity, Productivity, Press Releases, Generative AI, Databases, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Self-Driving Car Specialization Course

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Robotics, Automation, Embedded Software, Test Automation, Simulations, Systems Architecture, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Predictive Modeling, Safety Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn HTML Forms

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Interactive Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, World History, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Forecasting

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Design and Construction of Hydropower Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Design, Construction Management, Safety Standards, Water Resource Management, Electrical Equipment, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Structural Analysis, Water Quality, Electrical Power, Engineering Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Electric Power Systems

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego
  • NotionAI for Beginners: Design a Product Launch: Coursera
  • Self-Driving Car Specialization Course: Packt
  • Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Learn HTML Forms: Scrimba
  • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
  • Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva: Coursera

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