Computer Science

Computer Science is a discipline that involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes. Coursera's Computer Science catalogue provides comprehensive knowledge of how computer systems work, from the basic elements of hardware and software to the complex networks that make up the internet. You'll learn about data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and various programming languages. Further, you'll grasp the principles of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and understand the ethical and legal implications of these technologies. This skill set can enable you to become an effective software engineer, data scientist, system analyst, or IT manager.
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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Facebook, Mathematics Education, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Teaching, Data Storage, Education and Training, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Social Network Analysis, User Experience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Big Data, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Talent Sourcing, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding, Continuous Improvement Process, Software Development, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Science, Database Systems, Data Storage, Performance Tuning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    106 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Application Development, Web Applications, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Functional Design, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption, Configuration Management

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