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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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    Rice University

    Concurrent Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    664 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Data-oriented programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Python Data Science: Environment Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Software Installation, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Virtual Machines, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Processing, NumPy, Computer Programming Tools, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Seaborn, Software Development, Computer Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Software Technical Review, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    网络游戏设计与开发

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Mobile Development, Intellectual Property, Conceptual Design, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Systems Design, Cross Platform Development, Android (Operating System), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    657 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Communication Systems

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Calculus

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Concurrent Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Python Data Science: Environment Setup: Logical Operations
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 网络游戏设计与开发: Fudan University
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder

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