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Computer courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, data structures, algorithms, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in software design, debugging, and database management, along with understanding cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and frameworks like React for building user interfaces, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world projects.


Popular Computer Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Foundations and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Quality, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Anomaly Detection, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Writing, Branding, Design, Communication, Public Speaking, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Access

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Design, Databases, Data Store, Database Management, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Query Languages, Records Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Microsoft Office, Authentications, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Patch Management, Technical Support, Mac OS, Database Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
  • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera

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