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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


  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Español

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, DevOps, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Combinatorics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Kibana, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, SQL, NoSQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Text Mining, System Configuration, Geospatial Information and Technology, Document Management

    ★ 5 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Como criar pipelines de dados em lote no Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Performance Tuning, Data Cleansing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Data Validation, Apache Spark, Scalability, Data Transformation, Cloud Services

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Data Governance, Data Centers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Create Minecraft-Inspired Voxel Worlds - Unity 6 Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, File I/O, Computer Graphic Techniques, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Build Your First Game in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Application Developers - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Cloud Development, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Español: Google Cloud
  • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
  • Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK: EDUCBA
  • Como criar pipelines de dados em lote no Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Create Minecraft-Inspired Voxel Worlds - Unity 6 Compatible: Packt
  • Build Your First Game in Unity: Packt

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