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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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    Coursera

    Secure Mobile AI Models Against Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Mobile Security, Model Deployment, Mobile Development, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Apple iOS, Security Requirements Analysis, System Monitoring, Encryption, Threat Management, Security Management, Information Privacy, Program Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Technical Writing for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Unreal Engine 5 and Building the Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java, Application Security, Development Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure Your AI: Threat Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Threat Detection, Data Security, Key Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Documentation, Cloud Services, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Vibe Coding with Windsurf – No Code Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Software Installation, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Integrate AI: Streamline No-Code App Responses

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Application Development, No-Code Development, OpenAI API, AI Enablement, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Key Management, Authentications, Data Integration, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Live Streaming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AI Agent Orchestration and Scaling

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Support, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Scripting

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure Mobile AI Models Against Attacks: Coursera
  • Technical Writing for Software Developers: Packt
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Unreal Engine 5 and Building the Foundations: Packt
  • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
  • Secure Your AI: Threat Modeling: Coursera
  • Vibe Coding with Windsurf – No Code Web Design: Packt
  • Integrate AI: Streamline No-Code App Responses: Coursera

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