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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Blood Banking, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Software Configuration Management, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Technical Review, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, Test Engineering, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Human Factors

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Security Software, Cloud Platforms, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Microsoft Excel, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Unity 2022 Fundamentals: Building 2D Games with C#

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Patterns, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Scripting, Asset Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Flask Fundamentals, App Basics, and Food Tracker App

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Dashboard Creation, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Web Development, Authentications, Database Management, User Accounts, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Microsoft Azure, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Program Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Software Development, Natural Language Processing, Technical Documentation

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI-900 MS Azure AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, AI literacy, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Sustainability Standards, Materials science, Gap Analysis, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Unity 2022 Fundamentals: Building 2D Games with C#: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Flask Fundamentals, App Basics, and Food Tracker App: Packt
  • AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry: Microsoft
  • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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