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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploying a Python Flask Web Application to App Engine Flexible

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud API, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Flask (Web Framework), Data Access, Cloud Storage, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Escudo Digital: Ciberseguridad para datos y sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Network Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Linux Administration and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Unix, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, Scripting, File Management, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Laboratory Reports, Technical Writing, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    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

  • G

    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

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Version Control, Test Automation, Git (Version Control System), Software Development, GitHub, Javascript

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to SIEM (Splunk)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Analysis Software, Information Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Configuration Management, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea una propuesta de negocio con Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Presentations, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deploying a Python Flask Web Application to App Engine Flexible: Google Cloud
  • Escudo Digital: Ciberseguridad para datos y sistemas: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Linux Administration and Storage: Packt
  • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • 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
  • Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI: Coursera
  • Introduction to SIEM (Splunk): EDUCBA

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