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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of London

    Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Structures, Diagram Design

    4.3 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Context Engineering, ChatGPT, Patient Communication, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Token Optimization, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

    4.6 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 3: Advanced Typography, Masking & Media

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, AI Workflows, Animations, Style Guides, Interactive Design, Layout Design, AI Integrations, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Data to Strategic Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Decision Intelligence, Descriptive Statistics, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Reinforcement Learning, Apache Kafka, SQL

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    IA générative : au-delà du chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Data Structures, File Systems, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI - Your Personal Code Reviewer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Code Review, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Debugging, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Maintainability, Data Cleansing, Software Documentation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Character Modeling: Build & Refine

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Animations, Animation and Game Design, Autodesk, Geometry, Anatomy, Design, Follow Through

    5 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Strategy & Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Workflow Management, Drive Engagement, Ideation, Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Drug Development, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Patient-centered Care, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (80) · 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

  • Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms: Illinois Tech
  • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI: Coursera
  • Figma Pro Pt. 3: Advanced Typography, Masking & Media: Skillshare
  • AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Data to Strategic Insights: Coursera
  • IA générative : au-delà du chatbot: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++: Packt
  • Generative AI - Your Personal Code Reviewer: Fractal Analytics
  • 3DS Max Character Modeling: Build & Refine: EDUCBA

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