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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

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Clinical Workflow Automation and AI Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Quality Assurance, Clinical Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Health Informatics, Real Time Data, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop and Extend WordPress Plugins for Movie Directories

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, WordPress, Secure Coding, Data Management, Content Management Systems, Data Storage, Content Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Operating System Virtualization - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtual Networking, Data Storage Technologies, vSphere DRS & HA, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, Network Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, End User Training and Support, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Memory Management, Network Switches, Desktop Support, Endpoint Security, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, General Networking, Memory Management, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Firewall, File Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Security, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Generative AI, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Cryptographic Protocols, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Créer des applications d'IA générative sur Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Build Trading Systems Using Market Models

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Descriptive Statistics, Market Data, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Technical Analysis, Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Securities Trading, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • Clinical Workflow Automation and AI Integration: Microsoft
  • Develop and Extend WordPress Plugins for Movie Directories: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation: EDUCBA
  • Operating System Virtualization - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners: Packt
  • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Managing IoT Security in Networks: LearnQuest
  • Créer des applications d'IA générative sur Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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