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
Status: Free TrialMicrosoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialMicrosoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation
Status: Free TrialUniversity of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Computer Networking, File Systems
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Status: PreviewUniversity of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Management
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Multimodal Prompts, Generative Model Architectures, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Linear Algebra, Data Manipulation
Status: NewStatus: PreviewInternational Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Microsoft Office, Authentications, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Patch Management, Technical Support, Mac OS, Database Management
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses
- Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
- Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
- Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
- C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
- How Computers Work: University of London
- Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
- Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
- Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
- Fundamentals of Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
- Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
