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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Probability & Statistics, Unstructured Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Regression Analysis

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Validation, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements

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      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Blockchain Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture, FinTech, Information Technology Architecture, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Security Controls, Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Computer Programming Tools

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Test Case Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Back-End

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

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      Packt

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Git (Version Control System), Web Design and Development, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Back-End Web Development

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      University of California, Davis

      Principles of Secure Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

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      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

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      University of London

      How Computers Work

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture

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

    • Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Blockchain Architecture: LearnQuest
    • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
    • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
    • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
    • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
    • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
    • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University

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