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Computing courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, data structures, algorithms, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in software design, debugging, and database management, along with understanding network protocols and cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database querying, and various integrated development environments (IDEs) that facilitate coding and project collaboration.


Popular Computing Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Training, Computer Science, Diversity Programs, digital literacy, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Clinical Research Ethics

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, IT Automation, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork

    ★ 4.8 (7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Capacity Management, File Management

    ★ 3.7 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Hosting, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Agile Software Development, Cloud Development, DevOps, Technical Documentation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Continuous Integration, Agile Project Management, GitHub

    ★ 4.5 (293) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, General Networking, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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

    Fractal Analytics

    Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Linear Algebra, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.1 (111) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Real-World Edge Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Containerization, Security Controls, Kubernetes, Network Planning And Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Computing, Endpoint Security, Applied Machine Learning, Enterprise Application Management, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Docker (Software), Application Security, DevOps, General Networking, Software Design, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Alibaba Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Plot (Graphics), Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Cloud Hosting, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Database Management, General Networking, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (145) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Logic and Reasoning for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Critical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Business Logic, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Strategic Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computing courses

  • Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms: Illinois Tech
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Computing Foundations: Duke University
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Real-World Edge Computing: Packt
  • Alibaba Cloud Computing: Alibaba Cloud Academy

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