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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


  • I

    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Design, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Data Management

    4.8 stars, 77 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cloud Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Applications, Software Development, DevOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, Behavior-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Application Development, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications

    4.7 stars, 3.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Systems, File Management, Data Store, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Admin Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Administration, Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cloud Applications, Security Controls

    3.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (70) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity in modern organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Policies, Agile Product Development, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Storage

    4.5 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (118) · Beginner · 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
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Corporate Communications, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Performance Tuning, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Authentications, Frontend Integration, React.js, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Test Tools, Web Development, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (163) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    4.4 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (176) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, AI literacy, OpenAI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Context Management, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings

    4.4 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL: IBM
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
  • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Salesforce Admin Certification Preparation: LearnKartS
  • Cybersecurity in modern organizations: Coursera
  • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft
  • Cyber Security Manager Certificate: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework: Codio

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