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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


  • A

    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Development, Scalability

    4 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Programming Principles, Middleware, Scalability, Web Design, Computer Programming, Maintainability, UI Components

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Identity and Security Enforcement

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Technical Communication, Authorization (Computing), IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology, Web Development, Computer Science, Mobile Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation Engineering, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Control Systems, Mechanics, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Algorithms

    3.5 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.5 (39) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Microservices, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Web Development, Authentications, API Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Database Development, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases

    4.6 stars, 186 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    DevOps Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, DevSecOps, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing

    4.8 stars, 182 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (182) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Android (Operating System), Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Graphics Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review

    4.3 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Software Architecture, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Other Programming Languages

    4.8 stars, 191 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    4.3 stars, 290 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (290) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
  • Identity and Security Enforcement: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core: EDUCBA
  • Back-End Developer Capstone: Meta
  • DevOps Capstone Project: IBM
  • Android Graphics with OpenGL ES: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo

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