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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Social Media Analytics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning

    ★ 4.4 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • D

    Duke University

    Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Hosting, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.4 (505) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Electrical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Angular, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science

    ★ 4.4 (108) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.5 (321) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Data Storage, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Linux Administration

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Information Assurance, Data Security, DevOps

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

    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

  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Logic and Reasoning for Computing: University of London
  • Introduction to Enterprise Computing: IBM
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale: Duke University
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Quantum Mechanics for Engineers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh

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