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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Digital Design, Computer Hardware, Simulations

      4.3
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Secure Software

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Software, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Software Testing, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Assessments, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Fundamentals for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Animations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support, End User Training and Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations of IT Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Python Programming, Application Development, Microsoft Office, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
    • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
    • Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java: Packt
    • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt

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