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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll Administration, Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Reporting, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits

    ★ 4.9 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 4.7 (229) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Token Optimization, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Metadata Management, R Programming

    ★ 3.8 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Splunk Enterprise Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), End User Training and Support, System Support, Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, Problem Management, Data Preprocessing, File Management, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Fine-tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Health Policy

    ★ 4.8 (630) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Thermal Management, Numerical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Scientific Visualization, Software Design, Mechanics, Analytics, Physics, Differential Equations, Computer Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Fine-tuning, Model Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality

    ★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Report Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence Software, SAP Applications, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Market Data, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 3.7 (341) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cooperation, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers : Whizlabs
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Splunk Enterprise Administration Fundamentals: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
  • ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Packt
  • Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges: University of Michigan
  • Crystal Reports: Report Fundamentals: Logical Operations

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