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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Data Loss Prevention, Malware Protection, Hardening, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Python Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Test Script Development, Version Control, Matplotlib, Devops Tools, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.4 (677) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Network Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Management, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Agile Software Development, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity

    ★ 4.6 (341) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Total Seminars

    CompTIA Tech+

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Security Awareness, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Hardware Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Information Technology Operations, Computer Science, Business Support Systems, Business Operations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), User Provisioning, GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, File Systems, TCP/IP, Version Control

    ★ 4 (112) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Fluency

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Storytelling, Content Creation, Cyber Security Strategy, Digital Publishing, Vulnerability Assessments, Non-Verbal Communication, Health Technology, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Personal Care, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Web Applications, Security Software, Network Routers, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Endpoint Security, System Software, Authentications, Application Design

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic computer skills courses

  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
  • IT Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting: EDUCBA
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • CompTIA Tech+: Total Seminars
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio

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