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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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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, Application Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, No-Code Development, WordPress, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Servers, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Content Management Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    395 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    865 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Debugging

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development: IBM
  • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security Manager Certificate: Macquarie University

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