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 Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

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    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Maintainability, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    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
    62 reviews

    Beginner · 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
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Automation, Graph Theory, Embedded Software, Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Engineering, Simulations, Image Analysis, Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Design

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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
    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, System Software, Software Systems, Computer Science, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    142 reviews

    Mixed · 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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    9 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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Science, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months