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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


  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9 stars, 463 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (463) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Critical Thinking and Decision Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Decision Making, Statistical Inference, Prompt Engineering

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Risking, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, AI powered creativity, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 416 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (416) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 681 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (681) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Strategic Planning, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Tool Calling, Innovation, Organizational Change

    4.7 stars, 488 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Cost Management, Construction, Production Schedule, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Cash Flows, Real Estate, Finance, Business Transformation, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 9.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Development Tools, Systems Architecture

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Script Development, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Django (Web Framework), Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Cloud Hosting

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage

    4.8 stars, 26K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

    4.5 stars, 7.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (7.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Test Automation, Software Testing

    4.9 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Communication Planning, Test Planning, Information Technology, Database Management, Agile Methodology

    4.7 stars, 4.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Science: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization: Google Cloud
  • Construction Management: Columbia University
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Programming in Python: Meta
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera

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