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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Arithmetic, Computer Networking, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Web Servers, Data Management, Servers, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Javascript, General Mathematics, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Peripheral Devices, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Display Devices, USB, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Linux, Mac OS, Technical Support, Data Storage, File Systems

      4.7
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, Key Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Technology, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Public Speaking, Data Management, File Management, End User Training and Support, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Organizational Skills, Content Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, UI Components, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java, User Interface (UI), Java Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development Tools, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Analysis, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Endpoint Security, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Firewall, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, Network Switches, Microsoft Windows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Serverless Computing, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Storage, Solution Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scalability, User Accounts, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Design Research, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Ideation, Experimentation, Design Elements And Principles, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Statistical Analysis, Collaborative Software, A/B Testing, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Version Control, Computer Programming, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Algorithms, Scripting, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Probability, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability & Statistics, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Network Analysis, Encryption, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Operations Research, Computer Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, GitHub, Interaction Design, Data Structures, Front-End Web Development, Pseudocode, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
    • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
    • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: IBM
    • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
    • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego

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