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Computing 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 network protocols and cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database querying, and various integrated development environments (IDEs) that facilitate coding and project collaboration.


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Popular Computing Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Applications, Apache Mahout, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Geometry and Calculus for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Calculus, Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Mechanics, Computer Graphics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Functional Requirement, Physics, Graphic Design, Derivatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Logic and Reasoning for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Critical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Business Logic, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Strategic Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Algebra

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Database Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon EC2 Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Capacity Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, Digital Signal Processing, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, PySpark, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Geometry and Calculus for Computing: University of London
  • Logic and Reasoning for Computing: University of London
  • Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing: University of London
  • Mathematical Foundations for Computing: University of London
  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Amazon EC2 Basics: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Computing Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera

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