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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

    Foundations of Kotlin & Jetpack Compose Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Kotlin, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Animations, Typography, Code Reusability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI Security Architecture, Controls, and Defensive Operations

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Personally Identifiable Information, Model Context Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Electron Masterclass - Build Desktop Apps with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Angular, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Debugging, Application Lifecycle Management, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Application Design, Web Applications, Javascript

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, OpenAI API, Java, Java Programming, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, AI Integrations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UNESCO

    Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Risking, Human Centered Design, Interaction Design, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, AI literacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Memory Management, System Configuration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Geometry Nodes for Beginners in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Dataflow, Scalability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Datentransformation mit Google Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Azure Networking: VNETs, VPN, and Traffic Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Agile Foundations and PMI-ACP® Exam Context

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Oriented, Adaptability, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Collaboration, Audit Planning, Teamwork

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Kotlin & Jetpack Compose Basics: Packt
  • AI Security Architecture, Controls, and Defensive Operations: Packt
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • Electron Masterclass - Build Desktop Apps with JavaScript: Packt
  • Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course: KodeKloud
  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI: UNESCO
  • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
  • Geometry Nodes for Beginners in Blender: Skillshare
  • Datentransformation mit Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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