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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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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 330 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Application Development, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 278 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (278) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Data Infrastructure, Scalability, NoSQL, Snowflake Schema, Cloud Storage, Database Design, Database Management, Data Warehousing, MongoDB, MySQL, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Git (Version Control System)

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    3.7 stars, 44 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Firewall, Wireless Networks, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Risk Control, Crisis Management, Threat Detection, Performance Measurement

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, General Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, File Management, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Systems Administration

    4.7 stars, 165 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Fundamentals of Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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