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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


  • P

    Packt

    Semantic Kernel SDK for Intelligent Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, OpenAI API, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, AI Orchestration, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, AI Security, OpenAI, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    First Steps in R: Importing and Exporting Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Data Sharing, Data Processing, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    تصميم عروض تقديمية للمبيعات من خلال موقع Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Canva (Software), Multimedia, Marketing Design, Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Dialogflow CX: Enable IVR Features for your Voice Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, AI Integrations, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Logical Operations

    PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Managed Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Midrange Computer, Unix Shell, Disaster Recovery, System Software, Patch Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Configuration

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Lightning App Builder for Developers and Admins

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Email Automation, Responsive Web Design, Business Process Automation, Process Design, UI Components, No-Code Development, Product Automation, Performance Tuning, Automation, Application Development, Process Development, Layout Design, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, 3D Assets, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings

    ★ 4.8 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Alibaba Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Plot (Graphics), Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Cloud Hosting, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Database Management, General Networking, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (145) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Extract, Transform, and Load Data

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Mining

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Semantic Kernel SDK for Intelligent Applications : Packt
  • Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials: Edureka
  • First Steps in R: Importing and Exporting Data: Microsoft
  • تصميم عروض تقديمية للمبيعات من خلال موقع Canva: Coursera
  • Dialogflow CX: Enable IVR Features for your Voice Agent: Google Cloud
  • PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining: Logical Operations
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production en Français: Google Cloud
  • System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics: IBM
  • Salesforce Lightning App Builder for Developers and Admins: LearnKartS
  • 工程圖學 3D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University

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