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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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    Coursera

    Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, CI/CD, Test Engineering, Browser Compatibility, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Test Execution Engine, Debugging, Test Case, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Generative AI, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Logo Design, 3D Assets, Android Studio, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, OS Process Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Wireframing, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    C# Console Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Aprende a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, SQL, Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, System Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Data Integration, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing: Coursera
  • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
  • Advanced App Development in Android: Imperial College London
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • C# Console Development Foundations: Packt
  • Aprende a programar con Python: Universidad Austral

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