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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

    Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Databases, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage, Network Security, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Data Access, Key Management, Containerization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply PowerShell Scripting for Automation and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Shell Script, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Automation, Application Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Operaciones Inteligentes: Lanza y gestiona tu negocio con IA Generativa

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Scalability, Business Process Automation, Business Operations, AI Enablement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Generative AI, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Automation, Process Development, Customer Service, AI Integrations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Visualización de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphing, Data Structures, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Transform and Validate Real-Time Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Power BI, Data Processing, Data Quality, Live Streaming, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Governance, CI/CD, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a R para ciencia de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Model Training, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Unify Multimodal Data with Automated ETL

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Scalability, Feature Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Authentic Node.js WebSocket Server Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Web Servers, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Network Protocols, Debugging, Javascript, Web Applications, Cryptography, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    HashiCorp Certified - Consul Associate Course

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Devops Tools, Proxy Servers, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Configuration Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Centers, Distributed Computing, Security Controls, Service Management, Data Store, Authentications, Encryption, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS Technical Essentials – Ultimate Training

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Load Balancing, Database Management, Cloud Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Database Development, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Power Platform Playbook for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Digital Transformation, Solution Architecture, Business Transformation, Solution Design, Data Governance, Scalability, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Process Design, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Security Strategy, Power BI, Azure DevOps, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure: Packt
  • Apply PowerShell Scripting for Automation and Projects: EDUCBA
  • Operaciones Inteligentes: Lanza y gestiona tu negocio con IA Generativa: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Visualización de datos con Python: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Transform and Validate Real-Time Data Fast: Coursera
  • Introducción a R para ciencia de datos: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Unify Multimodal Data with Automated ETL: Coursera
  • Authentic Node.js WebSocket Server Workshop: Packt
  • HashiCorp Certified - Consul Associate Course: Packt
  • AWS Technical Essentials – Ultimate Training: Packt

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