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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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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Electrical Safety

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Computer Vision Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Augmented Reality, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Systems Of Measurement

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Linear Algebra, Feature Engineering, Digital Signal Processing

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Traffic Flow Optimization, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Robotics, 3D Assets, Algorithms, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer: MathWorks
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University

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