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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integrity

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Logical Reasoning, Geometry, Deductive Reasoning

    ★ 4.2 (280) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Literacy, Program Development, Data Storage, Memory Management

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University at Buffalo

    Computer Vision Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, AI literacy, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.2 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    ★ 4.3 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, C and C++, Computer Science, Data Structures, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Memory Management, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Development Environment

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Computing Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University

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