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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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    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prototyping, User Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Routing Protocols, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentals of Management and Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Flash - SaaS Technical Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software As A Service, Scalability, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Application Security, Systems Integration, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Load Balancing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Application Performance Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, DevOps

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cooperation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Material Fundamentals - Procedural Textures in Blender 4.4

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Fundamentals of Management and Organizations: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • AWS Flash - SaaS Technical Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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