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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Структуры данных Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Spring Boot REST API: Real-World Java Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, API Testing, Spring Boot, Authentications, Test Automation, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Application Deployment, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Business Logic, Back-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Scrum Master Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership, User Story, Stakeholder Management, Employee Coaching, Analysis, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, YAML, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Debugging, Data Persistence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Glasgow

    Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Структуры данных Python: University of Michigan
  • Spring Boot REST API: Real-World Java Projects: EDUCBA
  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Scrum Master Profession: SkillUp
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Whizlabs
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec

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