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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, USB, Data Storage Technologies

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      4.6
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Kanban Principles

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Online Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Team Oriented, Marketing Materials, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Information Privacy, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Data Collection, Brand Management, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Leadership and Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, IBM Cloud, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Channel, Brand Awareness, Target Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Introduction to TCP/IP

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Network Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Data Integrity, Web Servers, Web Applications, Email Security, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux Commands, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Digital Communications, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Security, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Real Time Data, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Literacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Science, OpenAI, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Investments, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
    • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: University of Virginia
    • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
    • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
    • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
    • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
    • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo

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