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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 Enterprise Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Session Initiation Protocols, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Flows, Persona Development

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiAnalyzer Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Management

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a UML

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Diagram Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    digital.auto

    SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Digital Transformation, Virtualization, Artificial Intelligence

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks

    4.6
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    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, SQL, Databases, Database Design, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Measurement, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
  • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
  • FortiAnalyzer Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera
  • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest
  • Introducción a UML: Universidad de los Andes
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles: digital.auto
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp

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