Computer Fundamentals
Hardware, software, files, and cloud accounts — how computers work for everyday professionals.
Course videos
Watch the introduction (with learners studying from home), then study chapter by chapter. Midterm and final sessions teach the material with practice questions you must answer to continue — those checkpoints are not graded.
Narration · Professor Ryan · British English
ForgEd · Introduction
Computer Fundamentals · Course introduction
How this course is organized, how to study with the textbook and quizzes, and what you will be able to do when you finish.
Watch the intro or continue when you are ready. Chapter 1 stays locked until you continue.
Complete each chapter's 5-question quiz (instant feedback), then pass the 10-question course review, then the 20-question final exam (score at the end) to earn course completion on your profile.
ForgEd courses are for general education and logical foundations. They do not replace professional certification, licensure, or cert-level competence.
Skills you will gain
- Hardware Basics
- Software & Apps
Chapters
- 1
Chapter 1: The device ecosystem: phones, computers, and peripherals
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Chapter 2: Operating systems and user interfaces
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Chapter 3: Applications, app stores, and updates
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Chapter 4: The internet, browsers, and search
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Chapter 5: Email, messaging, and online communication
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Chapter 6: Cloud services, accounts, and synchronization
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Chapter 7: Privacy, security, and protecting yourself online
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Chapter 8: Accessibility and inclusive design for all users
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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and getting help effectively
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Chapter 10: Digital citizenship and staying current
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