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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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    Packt

    Excel Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Management, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word 365 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Proofreading, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Editing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Risking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automation Anywhere

    Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Process Analysis, Administration

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Microservices, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Node.JS, Software Development, DevOps, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Web Development, Cloud Applications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel Macros, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Document Management, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Proofreading, Collaborative Software, Writing, Collaboration, Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Mastering Claude AI: Prompting, APIs, RAG, and MCP

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, AI Orchestration, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Patterns, Restful API, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, JSON, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Automation, Scalability, Servers

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Systems, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Data Entry, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Non-Profit Accounting, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Reconciliation, Workforce Management, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    754 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Evaluating User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Excel Essentials: Packt
  • Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security: Coursera
  • Microsoft Word 365 Mastery: Logical Operations
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
  • Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics: Automation Anywhere
  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery: Logical Operations
  • Mastering Claude AI: Prompting, APIs, RAG, and MCP: Edureka
  • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Evaluating User Interfaces: University of Minnesota

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