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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


  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra

    4.4 stars, 93 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (93) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

    4.6 stars, 618 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.1 stars, 295 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Terraform for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps

    4.3 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (198) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

    4.8 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Databases, Database Systems, Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • A

    Anthropic

    Introduction to Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Program Development, Test Tools, Servers, Debugging, Document Management

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Mathematical Thinking for Advanced Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, General Mathematics, Problem Solving, Mathematics Education, Analytical Skills, Numerical Analysis, Algebra, Geometry, Quantitative Research, Estimation, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning Basics: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Android Graphics with OpenGL ES: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Model Context Protocol: Anthropic
  • Mathematical Thinking for Advanced Mathematics: Case Western Reserve University

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