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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Unix, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Data Structures, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Computer Vision Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Augmented Reality, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Image Quality, Web Applications, Animations, Web Content, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Business Continuity Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    C++ Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Beginner Level

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Design, Development Environment, Application Development, Application Frameworks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    932 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools: Board Infinity
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • C++ Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training: Packt

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