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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Development with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Deployment, Restful API, Continuous Deployment, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Web Services, AI Security, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Token Optimization, Prompt Patterns, Proxy Servers, Large Language Modeling, Application Lifecycle Management, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Application Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology, Algorithms, General Mathematics

    4.4 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Transformation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Technologies, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Computer Networking

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), User Requirements Documents, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development, Collaborative Software

    4.6 stars, 221 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (221) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    4.5 stars, 640 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (640) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agents in LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Data Persistence, Context Management

    4.7 stars, 329 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (329) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Cultural Responsiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Communication, Diversity Awareness, Active Listening, Communication Planning, Teamwork, Case Studies, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Communication

    4.5 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • API Development with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Introduction to Project Management: IBM
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
  • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI

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