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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

    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Software Installation

    4 stars, 22 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4 (22) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

    4.8 stars, 389 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (389) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Security Controls, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.4 (25) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (377) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (31) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Peer Review

    4.5 stars, 3.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (3.9K) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (143) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    4.6 stars, 549 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (549) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    2.9 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 2.9 (40) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Peking University

    C++ēØ‹åŗč®¾č®”

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 813 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (813) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Peking University

    JavaēØ‹åŗč®¾č®”

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Database Application, UI Components, C and C++, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 210 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    é¢å‘åÆ¹č±”ęŠ€ęœÆé«˜ēŗ§čÆ¾ēØ‹ļ¼ˆThe Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, System Design and Implementation, Software Engineering, System Implementation, Program Development, Software Development, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Analysis, Systems Design

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D:Ā Skillshare
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Getting started with generative AI in Azure:Ā Microsoft
  • Advanced System Security Topics:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Programming:Ā Ball State University
  • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course):Ā The State University of New York
  • Learn HTML and CSS:Ā Scrimba
  • Python Data Visualization:Ā Rice University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms:Ā Tsinghua University
  • C++ēØ‹åŗč®¾č®”:Ā Peking University

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