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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Data Presentation, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Literacy, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, JSON

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.3 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Habit Formation, Optimism, Personal Care, Goal Setting, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Economics, Recognizing Others, Psychology, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Exercise Science, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.9 (40K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Web Scraping, File I/O, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (43K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    International Foundation Programme for Computer Science (IFP)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Algebra, Computational Logic, Calculus, General Mathematics, Trigonometry

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science, Safety Standards, Physiology, Biochemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Anatomy, Product Testing, Microbiology, Product Development

    ★ 4.7 (346) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Laboratory Experience, Product Improvement, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Product Lifecycle Management, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science

    ★ 4.7 (571) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Habit Formation, Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Mindfulness, Mental and Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.8 (815) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization

    ★ 4.6 (685) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Computer Architecture, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic computer science courses

  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • International Foundation Programme for Computer Science (IFP): University of London
  • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University

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