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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


  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 329 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (329) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Model Training, Mobile Development, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 655 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (655) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

    4.7 stars, 168 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Data Management, Context Management, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping

    4.7 stars, 264 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (264) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Journey Mapping, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Flows, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Design Strategies, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design

    4.4 stars, 423 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (423) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Corporate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Loans

    4.6 stars, 6.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Continuous Delivery & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Testing, Software Testing

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 760 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (760) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 272 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (272) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes: Coursera
  • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Continuous Delivery & DevOps: University of Virginia

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