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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    JavaScript Development Tools and React

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, Program Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Software Versioning, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Server Side, Scripting, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Svelte

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Vue.JS, React.js, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo usar Canva para maestros

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Distributed Load Testing Using Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Computing, Test Tools, API Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Performance Testing, DevOps, Public Cloud, Restful API, Web Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Programming for Beginners with Lua and Love2D

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Development Environment, UI Components, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Development, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Marketing Design, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Product Promotion, Content Creation, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Data Visualization, Account Management, Digital Content, Professional Development, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Tree Maps, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, USB, Machine Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Program Development, Data Storage, Data Persistence, Environmental Monitoring, Prototyping, C and C++, Programming Principles, Display Devices, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • JavaScript Development Tools and React: Microsoft
  • Learn Svelte: Scrimba
  • Cómo usar Canva para maestros: Coursera
  • Distributed Load Testing Using Kubernetes: Google Cloud
  • Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Programming for Beginners with Lua and Love2D: Packt
  • Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme: Coursera
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft
  • PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration: Coursera
  • C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects: Packt

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