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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5 stars, 683 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (683) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Code Reusability

    4.3 stars, 291 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication

    4.8 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IndiaAI

    YUVA AI for ALL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Agentic systems

    4.8 stars, 484 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Administration, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Program Development, OS Process Management

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Microservices, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Context Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Applications, WordPress

    4.7 stars, 448 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (448) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Programming Principles, Middleware, Scalability, Web Design, Computer Programming, Maintainability, UI Components

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Event-Driven Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (172) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Introduction to Javascript: The Basics: Coursera
  • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • YUVA AI for ALL: IndiaAI
  • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core: EDUCBA
  • Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos: IBM
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park

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