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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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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Cybersecurity basics for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Human Factors (Security), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Information Assurance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Security, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Full-Stack Development: React, .NET API & Advanced Features

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Frontend Integration, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Contract Drafting Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Client Services, AI literacy, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation, Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Enhance a Box Sprint Game in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, Scripting, Project Design, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Environment, Mechanics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design corporate presentations with Piktochart

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Visualization, Corporate Communications, Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Data Sharing, Storytelling, Business Communication, Marketing Communications

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Scripting, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Version Control, Package and Software Management, Software Development, Software Visualization, Application Development, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crear un Business Model Canvas con Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Telecommuting, Collaborative Software, Business Planning, Business Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Manage Binary Trees for Java Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Tree Maps, Scalability, Algorithms, Benchmarking, Theoretical Computer Science

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Créer des diagrammes stratégiques d'entreprise avec Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Diagram Design, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, User Accounts, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cybersecurity basics for everyone: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Starweaver
  • Full-Stack Development: React, .NET API & Advanced Features: Packt
  • GenAI for Contract Drafting Basics: Coursera
  • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 1: H2O.ai
  • Networking 101: Google Cloud
  • Build and Enhance a Box Sprint Game in Unity: EDUCBA
  • Design corporate presentations with Piktochart: Coursera
  • Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers: Packt
  • Crear un Business Model Canvas con Miro: Coursera

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