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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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    EDUCBA

    Master Partnership Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Database Design, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Authentications, Web Servers, Data Modeling, Session Initiation Protocols, User Accounts, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Computational Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Datadog for Beginners: Monitoring Made Simple

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Technical Communication, Incident Management, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Continuous Monitoring, Software Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Real Time Data, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing Operations, Communication, Project Documentation, Vocabulary

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedding Sensors and Motors

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Torque (Physics)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mockups, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Application Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Development Environment, Style Guides, GitHub

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Computer Programming, Data Presentation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for your Cloud Database Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Database Design, Cloud Engineering, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, NoSQL, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Advanced Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Master Partnership Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
  • Datadog for Beginners: Monitoring Made Simple: Coursera
  • Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks: Coursera
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success: Coursera
  • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • SAS Programmer: SAS
  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest

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