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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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    Google Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation - 简体中文

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Terraform, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Managed Services, Cloud Management, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Secure Networking in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, IT Security Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Encryption, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud NGFW: Migrate VPC Firewall Rules that use Network Tags

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Hugging Face, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Markov Model, Model Optimization, Model Training

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Network Engineering, Authentications, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Mastery: Build Web Apps, Automate Tasks & Explore AI

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), File I/O, Web Frameworks, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Create Image Captioning Models - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Model Training, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Active Directory, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Management, Network Support, File Systems, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Classification and Planned Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Programming, Model Training, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Simulations, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Segment Routing in MPLS Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Interoperability, Network Model, Telecommunications, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Selenium Automation Testing Using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Automation, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ultimate EKS Bootcamp by School of DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Prometheus (Software), Microservices, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Grafana, Scalability, Microarchitecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation - 简体中文 : Google Cloud
  • Secure Networking in Azure: Packt
  • Cloud NGFW: Migrate VPC Firewall Rules that use Network Tags: Google Cloud
  • Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • Python Mastery: Build Web Apps, Automate Tasks & Explore AI: Packt
  • Create Image Captioning Models - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network: Packt
  • Classification and Planned Experiments: Arizona State University
  • Segment Routing in MPLS Networks: Packt

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