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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

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, System Support, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Systems Administration, Mac OS, System Configuration, Technical Support, Software Installation, Linux, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Prototyping, Database Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Flutter Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Package and Software Management

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    C++: Non-Linear Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Copilot for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), System Monitoring, Data Ethics, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Event Monitoring, Model Evaluation, Automation, Threat Detection, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Management, Development Testing, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    VR with Unity: Build your first Meta Quest VR Project

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced Usability and Accessibility Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Software Testing, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Data Persistence, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    C++ Lab Content

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Code Review, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt
  • Flutter Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • C++: Non-Linear Data Structures: Codio
  • Copilot for Cybersecurity: Microsoft
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development: Packt
  • VR with Unity: Build your first Meta Quest VR Project: Coursera
  • Advanced Usability and Accessibility Practices: Board Infinity
  • Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language: University of Cape Town

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