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    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Software Development

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    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Integration, Medical Imaging, Data Validation, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Data Analysis with R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Heat Maps, Network Architecture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer science: programming with a purpose courses

  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Data Analysis with R Programming: Google
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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