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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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    LearnKartS

    Building Interactive Applications with Angular

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Data Structures, Software Design, Game Design, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, C and C++, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Agentic Workflows, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Integra aplicaciones con Gemini en Google Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies

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    693 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Store, Data Integration, Data Lakes, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Cloud Management, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Oriented, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, UI/UX Strategy, Peer Review

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Docker Networking and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Devops Tools, Data Storage, DevOps, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Data Persistence, Network Model, Data Loss Prevention, General Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Application Deployment, Data Management, Data Migration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Shell Scripting: Automation & Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Mathematical Software, File I/O, User Interface (UI), File Management, Mac OS

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Semantic Web, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Browser Compatibility

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building Interactive Applications with Angular: LearnKartS
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
  • Integra aplicaciones con Gemini en Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
  • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
  • Docker Networking and Storage: LearnKartS

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