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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Embedded Systems, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Authentications, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, SQL

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Analysis, Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Office, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Information Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    571 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Edge Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Fundamentals of Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Version Control, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, GitHub, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Infrastructure Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cloud Platforms, Servers, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training: Simplilearn
  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) : Packt
  • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera Instructor Network
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Edge Computing Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Fundamentals of Web Development: Illinois Tech

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