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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

    Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Database Management, SQL, Database Software, Event Monitoring, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Javascript, Database Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Java SE 21 Fundamentals: Syntax, Control Flow, and Core APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Logic, API Design, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Fundamentals of Data Science in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Medical Privacy, Clinical Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Health Informatics, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Quality, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Processing, Health Care, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Medical Records, Medical Coding, Data Validation, Electronic Medical Record, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Investment Banking & Financial Market Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Investment Management, Financial Trading, Corporate Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Cloud Management and AWS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, User Provisioning, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Servers, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development, Information Systems, Software Development, Project Management, Information Technology, Program Standards, Maintainability, Version Control, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High-Tech Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Operational Risk, Case Studies, Security Management, Supplier Risk Management, Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Asset Protection, Enterprise Security, Disaster Recovery, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Account Reconciliation and Cash Forecasting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Reconciliation, Fraud detection, Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Internal Controls, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Controls, Financial Forecasting, Standard Accounting Practices, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, General Ledger, Accounting, Revenue Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    219 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning: Packt
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Java SE 21 Fundamentals: Syntax, Control Flow, and Core APIs: John Wiley & Sons
  • Fundamentals of Data Science in Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Analyze Investment Banking & Financial Market Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Cloud Management and AWS Fundamentals: Packt
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High-Tech Manufacturing: Coursera
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera

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