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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 Michigan

    Estructuras de datos de Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    720 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Hugging Face, Unstructured Data, SQL, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Database Management, Restful API, Data Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Training AI with Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Data Collection, Surveys, Human Factors, Classification Algorithms, Experimentation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Graphic Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Video Production, Social Justice

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Testability, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Program Development, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Automata and Computability

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Deductive Reasoning, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Javascript

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Estructuras de datos de Python: University of Michigan
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Training AI with Humans: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Automata and Computability: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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