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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


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    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Technical Support and Services, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, System Configuration, DevOps, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Strategy & SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Video Production, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Desarrollo web en Javascript: Construye tu primer sitio web

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical Engineering, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Electrical Safety, Risk Management, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Build Anything With AI Agents - Apps - Games - Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Development Environment, Agentic Workflows, AI literacy, Application Development, Game Design, Agentic systems, Email Automation, Web Scraping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Intermediate Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Data Structures, Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Diagram Design, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Drafting and Engineering Design, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Technical Standard, Analysis

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Explore SAP Data Foundation using Looker Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Order Fulfillment, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Order Processing, Customer Insights, Google Cloud Platform, Order Management, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Sales Management, Sales, Enterprise Resource Planning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The STATA OMNIBUS: Regression and Modelling with STATA

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Logistic Regression, Simulations, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Transformation, Graphing, Model Evaluation, Sample Size Determination

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Application Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach: Amazon Web Services
  • The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course: Packt
  • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Strategy & SEO: Skillshare
  • Desarrollo web en Javascript: Construye tu primer sitio web: Coursera
  • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Build Anything With AI Agents - Apps - Games - Assistants: Packt
  • Intermediate Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams: Coursera
  • Explore SAP Data Foundation using Looker Dashboards: Google Cloud

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