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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


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    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

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    System Issues in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Software As A Service, Consulting, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Store, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Edge Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Database Design, Database Management, Data Warehousing, MongoDB, MySQL, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Git (Version Control System)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computing courses

  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • How to Get Into Cloud Computing: University of Leeds
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Edge Computing Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals: University of Pittsburgh
  • Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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