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Computer Science courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and database management, along with understanding web development frameworks. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and integrated development environments (IDEs) to streamline coding practices, all of that support creating efficient software solutions.


Popular Computer Science Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of London

    Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture

    4.6
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    897 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Fundamentals of Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Command-Line Interface, File Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    784 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Data Store, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, Data Visualization Software, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Solution Design, Program Development, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Spatial Analysis, Computer Science

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science: University of London
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science: University of London
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Fundamentals of Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System

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