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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

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 53K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, Application Development, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Data Validation

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Computer Networking, Database Management, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Computer Programming, Authentications, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Mac OS, Software Development, Data Integrity

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, IT Infrastructure, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Security, Cloud Computing

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, General Networking, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Network Support, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Linux

    4 stars, 607 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (607) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 330 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering macOS and iOS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Knowledge of Apple Software, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Apple software proficiency, File Management, iOS Development, System Configuration, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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