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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.4
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Program Development, File I/O, Data Persistence, Software Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Development, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Problem Management, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Technical Communication, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Design Thinking, Business Process Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Text Mining, GitHub, Large Language Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Plot (Graphics), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Database Development, Data Processing, Virtual Environment, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera
  • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي: Coursera
  • Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
  • Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro: Coursera

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