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    Study computer fundamentals for basic knowledge of computing. Learn about hardware, software, and basic troubleshooting techniques.

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      Google

      Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Administration, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Model

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, Software Engineering, Shell Script, Linux, Flask (Web Framework), Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Jupyter, Web Scraping, Application Deployment, Python Programming

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Management Training And Development, Design Thinking, Analysis, B2B Sales, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Analytics, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Process Design, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Self Service Technologies, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Image Analysis, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Business Process Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Virtual Machines

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
    • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity

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