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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


  • U

    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Ethics, Development Testing

    4.5 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, AI Security, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), AI Integrations, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, Code Coverage, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Development Environment, Security Testing

    4.1 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Data Persistence, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Application Lifecycle Management, Authorization (Computing), Database Management

    4.3 stars, 334 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (334) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Geometry

    4.9 stars, 143 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (143) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, C (Programming Language)

    4.1 stars, 311 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (311) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, System Design and Implementation, Software Engineering, System Implementation, Program Development, Software Development, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Analysis, Systems Design

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Java Programming, Scalability, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, Cloud Deployment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Web Servers, Restful API

    4.3 stars, 253 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (253) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Microservices, DevOps, C (Programming Language)

    4.1 stars, 390 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (390) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Software Installation

    4 stars, 22 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework: Vanderbilt University
  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity

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