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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.9 stars, 901 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (901) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java, Android (Operating System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mockups, Java Programming, Data Persistence, Application Deployment, JSON, Web Services, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Restful API, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Software Design Patterns, Instagram

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems

    4.5 stars, 551 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (551) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management

    4.5 stars, 686 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (686) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.6 stars, 438 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (438) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Data Sharing

    4.6 stars, 808 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (808) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, AI literacy, Computer Science, Automation, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Social Impact, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics

    4.7 stars, 496 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Research Reports, Model Optimization, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operational Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Inventory Control, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Project Design, Machine Learning, Business Analytics

    4.8 stars, 734 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (734) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Store, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 692 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University

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