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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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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Generative AI and LLMs on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, OpenAI, Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Rust (Programming Language), Databricks, Embeddings, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vector Databases, Data Architecture, DevOps, Python Programming, Software Architecture, Scala Programming, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithmic Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Data Structures & Algorithms in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Javascript, Solution Design, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Scrimba

    Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Scrimba

    Build a Responsive Layout with CSS Grid

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Apache Maven, Version Control, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, System Testing, Test Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Continuous Delivery, Test Data, Java Programming, Java, Test Case

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Board Infinity

    Agent Foundations and Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance

    1.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Exploring AI Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, AI literacy, Algorithms, LLM Application, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Simplilearn

    Selenium Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scripting, Automation, Test Tools, Scenario Testing, Browser Compatibility, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI and LLMs on Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Salesforce Security and Layouts: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithmic Foundations: Packt
  • Data Structures & Algorithms in JavaScript: Packt
  • Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Build a Responsive Layout with CSS Grid: Scrimba
  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Agent Foundations and Prompt Engineering: Board Infinity

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