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    Results for "basic computer science"

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Application Development, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing, Test Planning

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Debugging, Data Management

      Build toward a degree

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      Duke University

      Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Cyber Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Threat Management, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity, Incident Response

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Network Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Management, System Programming, Data Storage, Algorithms, Development Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

      Introduction to Programming with C Language

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, File Management, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Computer Vision Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Information Management, Safety and Security, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
    • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Programming with C: Simplilearn
    • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
    • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest

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