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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Program Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Database Theory, Databases

    ★ 3.5 (92) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Mobile Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Query Languages, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Data Security, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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 (6) · 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

  • 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

  • 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 (62) · 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 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Red Hat

    Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, User Accounts, Software Installation, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, File Management, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, General Networking, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Computing Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, UI Components

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Unity 2022 Fundamentals: Building 2D Games with C#: Packt
  • Flask Fundamentals, App Basics, and Food Tracker App: Packt
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • AI-900 MS Azure AI Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo

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