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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Workflow Management, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Data Governance, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Business Intelligence, Business Ethics, Content Creation, IBM Cloud, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Exploring C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Python Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad ORT Uruguay

      ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Using Python to Access Web Data

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Capture, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      I

      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Software Architecture, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, React Redux, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, React.js, Software Design, Android (Operating System), AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Surgery, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Medical Equipment and Technology, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      N

      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Application Development, UI Components

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      IBM

      z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Computer Science, Programming Principles, System Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Ciberseguridad de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Linux, Cybersecurity, Debugging, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Exploring C : University of Michigan
    • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
    • ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación: Universidad ORT Uruguay
    • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
    • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
    • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University

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