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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 California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Flask (Web Framework), Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Data Security

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Transformer Models and BERT Model

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Embeddings

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    125 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    eHealth: More than just an electronic record

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Care Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Telehealth, Health Information Management, Patient Education and Support, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Data Persistence, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Piano Techniques for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    HTML - Front-End Developer

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Robotics Engineering & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Embedded Software, Mechanical Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Class Components in React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
  • Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot: Coursera
  • Transformer Models and BERT Model: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language: University of Cape Town
  • eHealth: More than just an electronic record: The University of Sydney
  • Introduction to Docker: LearnQuest
  • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
  • HTML - Front-End Developer: LearnQuest

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