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Computer Science courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and database management, along with understanding web development frameworks. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and integrated development environments (IDEs) to streamline coding practices, all of that support creating efficient software solutions.


Popular Computer Science Courses and Certifications


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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Automation, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Agentic systems, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, User Interface (UI), Unit Testing, Data Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Generative AI, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Computer Science courses

  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Object Oriented Programming: University of London
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt

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