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      University of Colorado System

      Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Test Case Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, System Configuration, Servers

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Design Principles: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Experimentation, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Human Centered Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Design Research, A/B Testing

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

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      Packt

      TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Authentications

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Computer Vision Fundamentals with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Small Data, Cloud API

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

      Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS

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

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

      Intermediate · 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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
    • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
    • Design Principles: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
    • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Computer Vision Fundamentals with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech

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