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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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    AI CERTs

    AI for Video Production

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Video Production, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Videography, Image Analysis, Storytelling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, AI Workflows, Image Quality, Editing, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Liberal Arts

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Business Reporting, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Modeling, Data Processing, Business Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Synthesis, Trend Analysis, Data Management

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    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Wireless Networking and IP Services

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, System Configuration, Computer Networking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Maintainability, Debugging, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate, Evaluate and Deploy ML Models Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Scalability, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Continuous Integration, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Process Optimization, Verification And Validation, Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Big Data Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PySpark, Azure Synapse Analytics, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Power BI, Apache Spark, Databases, Microsoft Azure, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Databricks, NoSQL, Data Visualization Software, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Cloud Management, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Edureka

    Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Google Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Metadata Management, Customer Insights, Market Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Video Production: AI CERTs
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence: Knowledge Accelerators
  • CCNA: Wireless Networking and IP Services: Logical Operations
  • Programming with Java: Amazon
  • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
  • Automate, Evaluate and Deploy ML Models Confidently: Coursera
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Big Data Management and Analytics: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Word 365 Mastery: Logical Operations

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