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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

    Coding With Cody Sourcegraph: Optimise Open Source Code

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Open Source Technology, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, Application Development, Javascript

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Creative Gradients and Color Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Architecture and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud API, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Support and Maintenance Training

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, System Support, Generative AI, Maintainability, AI Enablement, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Automation, Technical Support, Debugging, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Software Documentation, Information Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Import/Export, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Cinematography, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    CapCut for Desktop: Ultimate Editing for Reels & TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Storytelling, Timelines, Content Creation, Multimedia, Post-Production, Animations, Color Theory, Typography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vendor Management, Business Priorities, Cyber Security Assessment, Enterprise Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Technical Consulting, Business Risk Management, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Development Environment, DevOps, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Coding With Cody Sourcegraph: Optimise Open Source Code: Coursera
  • Creative Gradients and Color Effects: Adobe
  • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • APIs Explorer: Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI in Support and Maintenance Training : Simplilearn
  • Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting: Skillshare
  • Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project: Packt
  • CapCut for Desktop: Ultimate Editing for Reels & TikTok: Skillshare

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