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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

    Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Hardware Design, Program Development, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    Explore the Mechanical Designer Role

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering, Product Family Engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub Enterprise Administration

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Package and Software Management, Okta, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Enterprise Application Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Apache Maven, User Provisioning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Containerization, Security Strategy, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Importing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, JSON, Data Transformation, Relational Databases, R (Software), Google Sheets, Unstructured Data, R Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spreadsheet Software, Databases, SQL, Data Structures, File I/O, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Digital Assets, Distributed Computing, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Payment Processing, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technical Standard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Display Devices, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Operating System Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, System Support, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Knowledge of Apple Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Communication and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Interactive Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Management, Functional Design, Database Management, File Management, File I/O, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Data Deployments with CI/CD Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Data Pipelines, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, IT Automation, Docker (Software), Verification And Validation, Containerization, Software Engineering, Azure DevOps, Data Validation, GitHub, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Java SE 21 OOP and Functional Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Design, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Data Management, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Version Control, Program Development, Software Development, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Software Design Documents, CI/CD, Software Design, DevOps, Unified Modeling Language, GitHub, Debugging, Containerization, Systems Design, Docker (Software), Code Review, Software Documentation, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Urban Scale Mapping Techniques Using SketchUp

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Spatial Data Analysis, Architectural Drawing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, AutoCAD, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Technical Communication, Color Theory, Microsoft Office

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects: Packt
  • Explore the Mechanical Designer Role: Dassault Systèmes
  • GitHub Enterprise Administration: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Importing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations: The State University of New York
  • Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies: Packt
  • Digital Communication and Emotion: Arizona State University
  • Python: Istruzioni per l’uso: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Automate Data Deployments with CI/CD Pipelines: Coursera
  • Java SE 21 OOP and Functional Techniques: John Wiley & Sons

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