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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


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    Packt

    Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Data Collection, Software Installation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Credit

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, General Lending, Consumer Lending, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, Loan Origination, Financial Statement Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    712 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Human Factors (Security), Web Development, Web Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Accounting, Project Implementation, Leadership Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Embeddings, Hugging Face, MongoDB, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Databases, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Database Design, Database Management, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Virtual Machines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Fundamentals of Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Medical Devices, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Market Research, Microsoft 365, Product Requirements, AI Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Product Strategy, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Enterprise Security, Agile Methodology, Market Data, Stakeholder Management, Prioritization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Credit: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Construction Management Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System

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