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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


  • A

    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Visual Storytelling, Driving engagement, AI powered creativity, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Branding

    4.7 stars, 422 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interactive Design, Usability, Software Documentation, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 333 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (333) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Network Administration, Key Management, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Security Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, API Testing, Application Performance Management, Test Planning, Test Script Development, Test Data, Configuration Management

    4.6 stars, 84 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security

    4.7 stars, 634 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (634) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Technical Writing, Document Management, AI literacy, Content Management, AI Workflows

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity in modern organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Strategy, Agile Software Development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Security Awareness, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Database Management, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Database Systems, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 339 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (339) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, IT Automation, Automation, Network Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Cryptographic Protocols, Python Programming, IT Management, Pandas (Python Package)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Data Management, Secure Coding, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming

    3.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Cloud for Beginners: Skills & Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Microsoft SQL Servers, Scalability, Databases

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
  • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security: Whizlabs
  • Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity in modern organizations: Coursera
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow: Coursera
  • Foundations of Linux System Administration: Packt

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