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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

    Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Software Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Encryption, Application Development, Data Structures, Software Development, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Databases, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Key Management, SQL, Machine Learning Methods, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Business Logic, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Data Management, Debugging, Procedure Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, System Software, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimizing 3G Layer 1 Firmware: Design to Debug

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Electronics Engineering, Debugging, Electronic Systems, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Power Electronics, Software Architecture

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), JSON, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Probability, Artificial Neural Networks, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, Image Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Deploy AI Agents with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Cloud API, ChatGPT, API Gateway, Cloud Development, System Monitoring, CI/CD, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Development Testing, User Experience Design, JSON, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Official Recoil Tutorial Code Along - React Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C: Coursera
  • Optimizing 3G Layer 1 Firmware: Design to Debug: Coursera
  • Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js: DeepLearning.AI
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
  • Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Deploy AI Agents with OpenAI: Edureka

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