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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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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    710 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    375 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    611 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to create presentations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Developing Training Materials, Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations, Business Continuity Planning

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data-oriented programming, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Mastering Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    432 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity
  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • How to create presentations using Canva: Coursera
  • Graphic Design: Adobe
  • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation

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