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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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    Packt

    Advanced Microservices with DDD, CQRS, and Event-Driven

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Architecture, Frontend Integration, Systems Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, Transaction Processing, Business Logic

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Navigation and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Mobile Development, UI Components, Data Store, Animations, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Real Time Data, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Performance Management, Responsible AI, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Digital Communications, System Design and Implementation, Network Protocols, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    H2O.ai

    H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Transfer Learning

    ★ 3.2 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Blender for 3D Environment Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Compute and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, API Gateway, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Data Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application Deployment, File Systems, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Hardening, Test Script Development, Brute-force attacks, Business Logic, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, API Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Security

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing Process and System

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Process Control, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering Tolerance, Failure Analysis, Robotics, Materials science, Automation

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Open Data and Intelligent Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Financial Inclusion, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Decision Intelligence, Data Strategy, Financial Systems, Data Literacy, Finance, Business Ethics, Product Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    IA generativa: para além do chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Microservices with DDD, CQRS, and Event-Driven: Packt
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • Advanced Navigation and Data Handling: Packt
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 1: H2O.ai
  • Mastering Blender for 3D Environment Creation: Packt
  • AWS: Compute and Storage: Whizlabs
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002): Packt
  • Heavy Manufacturing Process and System: L&T EduTech
  • JavaScript Interview Essentials: Scrimba

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