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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

    Web Development in Node.js: Build Your First Website

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Server Side, Javascript, Middleware, Back-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Application Servers, Java Programming, HTML and CSS, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Database Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Meta

    Introduction to Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Visual Storytelling, Fine-tuning, Video Production, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Game Design, Simulations, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    École Polytechnique

    Plastic electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Energy and Utilities

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Typescript in React: useContext, useReducer, Type assertion

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, React.js, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Context Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Database Management, Databases, Database Software, Data Store, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Intro to Federated Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Fine-tuning, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Information Privacy, LLM Application, Model Training, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core Development

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Web Applications, Web Development, .NET Framework, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning, Web Design and Development, Identity and Access Management, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Security, Security Controls, Cloud Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Application Frameworks, Authentications, Server Side, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Introduction to Android Automotive for Infotainment Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Android Jetpack, Mobile Development, Software Installation, Application Development, Systems Architecture, Software Testing, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, UI Components

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Development in Node.js: Build Your First Website: Coursera
  • Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Data Management: Meta
  • UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment: Packt
  • Plastic electronics: École Polytechnique
  • Typescript in React: useContext, useReducer, Type assertion: Coursera
  • Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to Federated Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core Development: EDUCBA

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