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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Version Control

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computer Science, Brainstorming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Time Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Mobile Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wireless Networks, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Graphical Tools

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Instructional Strategies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Operating Systems, Program Development, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how computers work courses

  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • 学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): Packt
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego

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