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    Results for "basic computer science"

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      Infosec

      AI Security

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Program Development, Information Privacy, Legal Strategy, Data Security, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Generative AI Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Creative Design, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, User Research, Scenario Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Supply Chain Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Version Control, Network Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Java Enterprise Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Development, Web Development, Web Servers, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Javascript and jQuery, Data Storage, Apache Tomcat, Enterprise Architecture, Data Sharing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Model View Controller

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, System Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Visualization, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Software Technical Review, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      929 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Unreal Engine Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Shell Script, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Linux Commands, C++ (Programming Language), File Systems, OS Process Management, Debugging, IBM WebSphere MQ, Operating Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Project Planning, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI Security: Infosec
    • Generative AI Content Creation: Adobe
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
    • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
    • Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
    • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
    • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
    • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
    • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games

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