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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Diplomacy, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Employee Relations, International Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    849 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Agentic Workflows, Token Optimization, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Android Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, React.js, Code Reusability, Javascript

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.2K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Mobile Development, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Data Structures, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Apple Xcode, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), React.js, Javascript

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Software Visualization, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Meta Android Developer: Meta
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google

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