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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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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, Javascript, Context Management, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    C++ Data Structures in the STL

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File I/O, Data Store, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Build LLM Apps with LangChain.js

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, JavaScript Frameworks, LLM Application, Node.JS, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Application Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Data Centers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Microsoft Copilot, Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Integration, Web Applications, ASP.NET, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Development Environment, Real Time Data, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Engineering, Web Services, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Unix, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Introduction to Detection and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Document Management, Cybersecurity, Technical Documentation, NIST 800-53

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera
  • C++ Data Structures in the STL: Coursera
  • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Build LLM Apps with LangChain.js: DeepLearning.AI
  • Core Java - Design Patterns: LearnKartS
  • Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX: IBM
  • Full-Stack Integration: Microsoft
  • Parallel programming (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Programming with C#: Simplilearn
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University

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