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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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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Tools, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel Macros, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Document Management, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Proofreading, Collaborative Software, Writing, Collaboration, Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AWS For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Amazon S3, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Amazon Redshift, Virtual Networking, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Analytics, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Hosting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Network Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Human Machine Interfaces, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to GKE Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

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

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Firewall, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, JUnit, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery: Logical Operations
  • AWS For Everyone: Packt
  • Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials: Packt
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110): CertNexus
  • Introduction to GKE Networking: Google Cloud
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create the User Interface in Android Studio: Meta

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