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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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    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Production Process

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Computer-Aided Design, Functional Design, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Software As A Service, Data Storage, Product Management, Scalability, Business

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Big Data Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Scalability, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databases, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Databricks, NoSQL, Data Processing, Cloud Management, Big Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

    4.3
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Business Logic, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Business Process Automation, Test Case, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Automation, Program Development, Docker (Software), Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Text Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Methods

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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, System Software, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Product Family Engineering, Code Reusability, Performance Tuning, Software Design, C (Programming Language), Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Service Management, Incident Management, Release Management, Problem Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Problem Solving, IT Automation, Change Management, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Workflow Management, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Tools and Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Digital Analysis, Stress Management, Health Technology, Professional Development, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Habit Formation, Relationship Building, Behavioral Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    MOQ

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, .NET Framework, Software Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Test Tools, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools: Coursera
  • Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Microsoft Big Data Management and Analytics: Microsoft
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems: Coursera
  • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C: Coursera
  • ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management: Coursera

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