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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    VCP-DCV Foundations and vSphere 8.x Architecture Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere DRS & HA, vSphere Networking and Storage, vSAN ESA, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Patch Management, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, iSCSI Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Package and Software Management, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Typography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, File Management, Color Theory

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Typescript in React: useContext, useReducer, Type assertion

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, React.js, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Context Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SAS

    Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.7 (195) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Digital Forensics, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Network Security, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Network Administration, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking 101

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Information Systems Security, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, DevOps, System Configuration, IT Automation

    ★ 4.9 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Scalability, FinTech, Payment Systems, Secure Coding, Software Development, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Transaction Processing, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics, Finance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Acumen, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Performance Metric, Business, Business Modeling, Finance

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to create and sell templates on Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Product Promotion, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Knowledge, Design, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Commercialization, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Selling Techniques, Sales

    ★ 3.8 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • VCP-DCV Foundations and vSphere 8.x Architecture Excellence: Board Infinity
  • Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation: Skillshare
  • Typescript in React: useContext, useReducer, Type assertion: Coursera
  • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Incident Response and Threat Mitigation: Edureka
  • Implement Platform Protection: Microsoft
  • Networking 101: Google Cloud
  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
  • From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Think Like a Leader: Harvard Business Review

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