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    Results for "computer science: programming with a purpose"

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Scoping, Google Docs, Timelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging, Software Engineering, Interactive Design, Cryptography, Web Development, Web Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Java Programming for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HEC Paris

      Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Community Development, Social Work, Professional Development, Visionary, Business Modeling, Proactivity, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Planning, Business

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Peer Review, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Collection, Business Analysis, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      101K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Methods for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Social Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Data Science

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Develop a Company Website with Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      The R Programming Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Transformation, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University

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