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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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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

    4.5
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Interface and Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Risking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    C++ Programming: Classes and Data

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Cassandra Training for Scalable NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Operational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Distributed Computing, Full-Stack Web Development, Performance Tuning, NoSQL, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Scalability, Data Integrity, Data Management, Java

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data-oriented programming, System Programming, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Development Environment, Debugging

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    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6
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    358 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Agentic Workflows, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Serverless Computing, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning

    3.1
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Incident Management, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring, OS Process Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • IoT Security: Interface and Data Security: CertNexus
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
  • C++ Programming: Classes and Data: University of London
  • Apache Cassandra Training for Scalable NoSQL Databases: EDUCBA
  • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications: Microsoft

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