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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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    Coursera

    Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Python - Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Programming Principles, Databases, Game Design, Development Environment, Data Science, Web Applications, Animation and Game Design, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Hardening, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Application Security, Mobile Security, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Make.com, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Travel Arrangements, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Risk Assessment and Management in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Disaster Recovery, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Control, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Emerging Technologies, Compliance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    Essentials of Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    797 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Virtual Environment, AI Product Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Storytelling, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Media Production

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Design Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Build Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, JUnit, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Java

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation: Coursera
  • Python - Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide: Packt
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation: LearnKartS
  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - Español: Google Cloud
  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Security Assessment and Testing: Packt
  • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera
  • Risk Assessment and Management in Cybersecurity: Board Infinity
  • Essentials of Prompt Engineering: Amazon Web Services
  • Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI: Coursera

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