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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


  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Blender Techniques for Realistic Vegetation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Delta PLC Simulation Unlocked

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, Simulation and Simulation Software, Dashboard Creation, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Protecting and Managing APIs

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), OAuth, API Design, Authorization (Computing), Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Security, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Print Design

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Graphics Software, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    NIST 800-171

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Photo Editing, Document Management, Typography, Productivity Software, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Data Pipelines, Natural Language Processing, Dataflow, Network Performance Management, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Computer Networking, Generative AI, Network Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Block.one: Creating a Multi Node EOSIO Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Blockchain, Software Installation, User Accounts, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Khalifa University

    AI for Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Management, AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, Data Governance, Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Data Preprocessing, Customer Analysis, Transfer Learning, Customer Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Security Testing, Application Security, Hardening, Data Security, Data Access, Exploitation techniques, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Data Validation, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Static Website Hosting and Cross-Region Replication

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Advanced Blender Techniques for Realistic Vegetation: Packt
  • Delta PLC Simulation Unlocked: Packt
  • Protecting and Managing APIs: Edureka
  • Graphic Design Theory - Print Design: Skillshare
  • NIST 800-171: Infosec
  • Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Block.one: Creating a Multi Node EOSIO Blockchain: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • AI for Executives: Khalifa University

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