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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, 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, Data Sharing, File Management, End User Training and Support, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Organizational Skills, Content Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Data Storage Technologies, Serverless Computing, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · 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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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Routing Protocols, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, JSON, Data Processing, SQL, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Web Services, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Installation, File Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Large Language Modeling, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Debugging, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Test Data

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Graph Theory, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Algorithms, Information Architecture, Data Access, Programming Principles, System Design and Implementation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Networking Fundamentals

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 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, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Application Security, Data Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Email Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Technology, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Mitigation, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Security, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Email Security, Incident Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      870 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure: Google Cloud
    • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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