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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

    Portfolio Development in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Information Architecture, Digital Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Security Controls, Cryptography, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Creative Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Labor Compliance, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning, File Systems, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Training, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Software Visualization

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Project Management Software, 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

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    Packt

    ChatGPT for Creatives

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Storytelling, Brainstorming, ChatGPT, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Game Design, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Usability Testing: Techniques and Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Software Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, User Centered Design, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Network Security, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Solution Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Portfolio Development in Canva: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
  • Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub: Coursera
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
  • ChatGPT for Creatives: Packt
  • Mastering Usability Testing: Techniques and Best Practices: Board Infinity
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft

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