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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Hardware Architecture, Verification And Validation, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Prototyping, Storytelling, Creativity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, File Management, Debugging, Editing, Program Implementation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Computational Thinking, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity and Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Database Design, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts, Relational Databases, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Debugging, Distributed Computing, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    digital.auto

    SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Microservices, Digital Transformation, Virtualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Safety Standards

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

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

  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
  • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
  • SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles: digital.auto
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System

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