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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Web Services, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Integration Testing, Workflow Management, Coordination, Application Programming Interface (API), Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Debugging, Computational Logic, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Basic Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.6 (4.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Excel Formulas, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, Linear Algebra, Feature Engineering, Digital Signal Processing

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    MathWorks

    MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Software Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (365) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Human Computer Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Mockups, User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Computer-Aided Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Digital Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Design, Technical Design, Human Machine Interfaces, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming

    ★ 4 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing: Coursera
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer: MathWorks
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • Human Computer Interaction: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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