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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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    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Responsive Web Design, Kotlin, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Animations

    4.6
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Routing Protocols, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiManager Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Network Security, Security Management, Network Planning And Design, Authentications, Scripting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    3D Reconstruction - Multiple Viewpoints

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Computer Vision, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development

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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino Programming and Project Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Basic Electrical Systems, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, C and C++, Hardware Design, Electronics, Programming Principles, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Product Development, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Network Architecture, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, System Programming, Data Processing, Software Development, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Real Time Data, Algorithms

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create the User Interface in Android Studio: Meta
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • FortiManager Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
  • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan
  • 3D Reconstruction - Multiple Viewpoints: Columbia University
  • Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment: EDUCBA
  • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt
  • Deep Learning: Illinois Tech

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