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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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    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced WinForms with Entity Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Database Application, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Design, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design, Authentications, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Techniques in Embedded Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Scenario Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Simulations, System Requirements, Real Time Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    No-Code AI Agents for Social Media - A Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Marketing Automation, Social Media Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Prototyping and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Wireframing, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Internet Of Things

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Scrum Master Training

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, Team Oriented, Estimation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Python Programming, IBM Cloud, Server Side, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Unit Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Software Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Transitioning from Console to WinForms with Source Control

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Visual Studio, Database Development, Application Development, Query Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Advanced WinForms with Entity Framework: Packt
  • Advanced Techniques in Embedded Software Testing: Coursera
  • No-Code AI Agents for Social Media - A Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • Prototyping and Design: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Scrum Master Training: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
  • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University

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