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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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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Anthropic

    Building with the Claude API

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, API Design, Restful API, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Authentications, Automation, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Governance, Data Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Controls, Cyber Operations, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Network Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Assurance, Information Technology, General Networking

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    955 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Create Your Own ChatGPT Clone using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Autodesk, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Color Matching, Image Quality, Color Theory

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
  • Building with the Claude API: Anthropic
  • Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers: IBM
  • Create Your Own ChatGPT Clone using Python: Packt
  • Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials: Packt
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • 3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation: EDUCBA

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