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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


  • 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

    ā˜… 4.1 (295) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    AI Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Materials science, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Modeling, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (52) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, C (Programming Language)

    4.1 stars, 311 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.1 (311) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 997 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (997) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (51) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, Service Management

    4.3 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.3 (411) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis

    4.5 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.5 (54) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Financial Statement Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Data Ethics, Goal Setting, Database Design, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning

    Degree Ā· 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • 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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Project Documentation, Automation

    4.5 stars, 171 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.5 (171) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

    4.8 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (62) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Planning and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, File Systems, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Supervised Learning, Product Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage, Project Planning, Staff Management

    4.6 stars, 134 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (134) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    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

  • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python:Ā Universidad Austral
  • AI Materials:Ā Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • C# for .NET Developers:Ā Board Infinity
  • Ethics in the Age of AI:Ā LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Essentials:Ā Macquarie University
  • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers:Ā Vanderbilt University
  • Market Research and Competitive Analysis:Ā Microsoft
  • Master of Science in Data Science:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Identity and Security Enforcement:Ā Microsoft
  • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential:Ā SkillUp

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