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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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    ESSEC Business School

    التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, International Relations, Communication, Interpersonal Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Consolidation, Microsoft Office, Data Integrity, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Store, Database Software, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Test Script Development, Computer Programming, Test Case, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Processing, Big Data, LLM Application, AI literacy, Data Science, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    107K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, IBM Cloud, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Workflow Management, AI literacy, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Estimation, Algorithms, Model Training, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات: ESSEC Business School
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego

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