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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 System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Neurology, R Programming, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Test Script Development, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design Patterns, Test Data, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Automation, SQL, MySQL

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Database Software, Health Informatics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Tree Maps, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Heat Maps, 3D Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Event Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Geospatial Mapping, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Persistence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Design Specifications, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Building and Training Neural Networks with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Data Preprocessing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
  • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Neurohacking In R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels: Packt
  • Scrum Master Certification Exam Preparation: LearnQuest
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX: EDUCBA
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera

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