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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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    Red Hat

    OpenStack Administration: Control Plane Management

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, API Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Firewall, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Modern Data Applications Using Databricks Lakehouse

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Terraform, Data Validation, Apache Spark, Data Integrity, Data Storage, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), AI Orchestration, Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Agentic Workflows, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Serverless Computing, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Human Machine Interfaces, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    EHR: Navigate Data & Compliance Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Data Entry, Personally Identifiable Information, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Registration, Health Informatics, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Metrics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Securities Lending Accounting: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Legal Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Technical Accounting, Investment Management, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize AI: Build Robust Ensemble Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, A/B Testing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Testing, Performance Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Expense Reports, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Creativity, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Lesson Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • OpenStack Administration: Control Plane Management: Red Hat
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • Building Modern Data Applications Using Databricks Lakehouse: Packt
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications: Microsoft
  • Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials: Packt
  • EHR: Navigate Data & Compliance Confidently: Coursera
  • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
  • Master Securities Lending Accounting: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Optimize AI: Build Robust Ensemble Models: Coursera

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