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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Digital Technology in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Product Engineering, Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, Internet Of Things, Production Process, Robotics, Cyber Engineering, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, C (Programming Language)

    4.4 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (44) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu artículo científico con latex

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication

    4.6 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (110) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Training, Bayesian Network, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.8 stars, 722 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (722) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5 stars, 164 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (101-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Systems, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Software Installation, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, grep, Service Management, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Servers, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ROS 2 from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Robotic Process Automation, Middleware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Configuration Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Visualization, Command-Line Interface, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, Software Design

    4.1 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Web Design, Application Design, User Accounts, Authentications

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Automation, Robotics, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Safety Assurance, Digital Transformation, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analysis, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Information Privacy

    4.3 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (326) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Terraform, Continuous Integration, Web Servers, Amazon CloudWatch, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Nginx, Cloud Deployment, Operating System Administration, Firewall, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Digital Technology in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
  • Crea tu artículo científico con latex: Coursera
  • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (101-500): Packt
  • ROS 2 from Scratch: Packt
  • Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor: Coursera
  • Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design: Coursera
  • Ethical Issues in Computing Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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