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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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    Duke University

    Local LLMs with llamafile

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Utilization, Scheduling, Project Performance, Calendar Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Management Reporting, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Workflow Management, Work Breakdown Structure

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Learning GDScript by Developing a Game with Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Systems, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Local Area Networks, File I/O, Game Design, Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Architecture, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Data Persistence, Other Programming Languages, Graphic Design, Design and Product

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Configure an Ecommerce Website Using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Order Processing, Order Management, Payment Processing, Content Management Systems, E-Commerce, Payment Systems, Merchant Services, Web Content, Software Installation, Shipping and Receiving, Sales Tax, Email Automation, System Configuration

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Test Tools, Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Test Data, Data Validation, Scripting, Application Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Proxy Servers, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Version Control, Software Architecture, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Java, Program Development, Kotlin, Debugging, Java Programming, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Threat Modeling, Information Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Maintainability, Application Development, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Validation, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Redux in JavaScript and React

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Middleware, Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Local LLMs with llamafile: Duke University
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
  • Learning GDScript by Developing a Game with Godot 4: Packt
  • Build and Configure an Ecommerce Website Using WordPress: EDUCBA
  • Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing: Packt
  • IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects: EDUCBA
  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions: Coursera

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