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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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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.3 stars, 734 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (734) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification: Scaling Agile and the Team-of-Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scalability, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Solution Delivery, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Virtualization, Solution Architecture

    4.5 stars, 494 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

    4.8 stars, 389 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (389) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Interoperability, Event-Driven Programming, Communication Systems

    4.6 stars, 343 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Networking, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 342 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (342) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Agile Methodology, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Agile Software Development, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    4.6 stars, 549 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (549) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programando con Java para aplicaciones Android

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Mixed · 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

  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
  • Scrum Master Certification: Scaling Agile and the Team-of-Teams: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes

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