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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Information Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Databases, Change Control, Interoperability, Authentications

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Managerial Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Budget Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Attacks

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Fundamentals of Data Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Risk Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Data Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Financial Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Flows

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Lean Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Systems Design, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Business Analysis Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Risk Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Improvement, Problem Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI), File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Health Information Technology Fundamentals: Johns Hopkins University
    • Managerial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Data Governance: Edureka
    • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver
    • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • Financial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Lean Management Fundamentals: Starweaver
    • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD

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