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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

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (57) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.2 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    GitHub Copilot for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Code Review, Program Development, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Web Development Tools, Technical Documentation, Development Testing, Debugging

    4.4 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

    4.7 stars, 321 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Image Analysis, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, OpenAI, Image Quality, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy

    4.7 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Good

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Fine-tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emergency Response, Climate Change Adaptation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 619 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (619) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Three-Phase, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Electronic Components, Torque (Physics), Design Specifications

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    DevSecOps & Security Intelligence with Sumo Logic

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Automation, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Service Level, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Native Computing, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera
  • Secure Against Network Intrusions: Google
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • GitHub Copilot for Project Management: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision: Scrimba
  • AI for Good: DeepLearning.AI
  • Motors and Motor Control Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder

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