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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


  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Business Intelligence & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Advanced Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Analytical Skills, Marketing Analytics, Target Market, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Gap Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Case Studies, Business Process, Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Decision Support Systems, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies

    4.6 stars, 486 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, Business Management, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, AI Personalization, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities

    4.4 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation Engineering, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Control Systems, Mechanics, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Algorithms

    3.5 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.5 (39) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Agile Software Development, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning, Mainframe Technologies, Software Testing

    4.2 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Principles of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Systems, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, General Finance, Financial Statements, Business Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to APIs in Google

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Web Services, Authentications, Network Protocols

    3.2 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.2 (29) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, AI literacy, Business Transformation, LLM Application, Program Development, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · 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

  • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
  • Principles of Finance: Pearson
  • Introduction to APIs in Google: Google Cloud
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare

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