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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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    EDUCBA

    Master Performance Testing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, Test Data, Test Script Development, Apache, Test Execution Engine, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Appeals, Public Policies, Case Law, Immigration Law, Labor Compliance, Organizational Structure, Commercial Laws, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Thermal Management, Numerical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Scientific Visualization, Software Design, Mechanics, Analytics, Physics, Differential Equations, Computer Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Fiscal Management, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Learn GCP Cloud Native Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Istio, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Microservices, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Ethics, Information Technology Operations, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Data Security, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Change Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mechanics of Materials Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Elements And Principles, Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, General Finance, Return On Investment, Regression Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · 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, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, Application Performance Management, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Master Performance Testing Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD: Coursera
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
  • Learn GCP Cloud Native Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls: Packt
  • Mechanics of Materials Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud

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