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    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Threat Management, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity, Incident Response

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    587 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Mitigation, Incident Management, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    888 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Communication Systems, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Foundations of Computer Networking: Packt

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