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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 California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Job Interview Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Professional Development, Web Presence, Web Development, Javascript, GitHub, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Management, Scheduling, Content Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risking, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Machine Learning, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Créer une Fonction Personnalisée en JS et Google App Script

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Scripting, Google Workspace, Scripting Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Automation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Access, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Supplier Relationship Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Finite Element Methods, AI Integrations, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Midrange Computer, Unix Shell, Disaster Recovery, System Software, Patch Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Apoio Técnico de TI da Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Design Elements And Principles, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Computer Displays, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Water Sustainability, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Frontend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Webpack, React Redux, React.js, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Build Tools, Context Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Frontend Job Interview Questions: Scrimba
  • Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: Edureka
  • Créer une Fonction Personnalisée en JS et Google App Script: Coursera
  • Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design: L&T EduTech
  • System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics: IBM
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Apoio Técnico de TI da Google: Google
  • Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University

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