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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


  • I

    Infosec

    JNCIA-Junos

    Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Monitoring, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, User Experience, User Research, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Risking, Model Training, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 25K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Ajax, Database Development, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

    4.4 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL

    4.9 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad ORT Uruguay

    ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Game Design, Software Testing, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Performance Testing, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.9 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Embedded Software, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Unix Shell, Electronic Hardware, System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Program Development, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Data Literacy, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Cloud Technologies, Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Business

    4.7 stars, 107K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (107K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, User Interface (UI), Software Architecture, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7 stars, 4.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 2.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • JNCIA-Junos: Infosec
  • Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes: University of Michigan
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación: Universidad ORT Uruguay
  • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia

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