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Computer 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 cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and frameworks like React for building user interfaces, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world projects.


Popular Computer Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Informatics, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (334) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, 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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Algorithms, Probability, Computer Science

    ★ 3.3 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, General Networking, Blockchain, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Education and Training, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Instructing, Computer Science, K-12 pedagogy, Data Security, Social Impact, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (829) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (969) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Software, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computer Systems, File Management, System Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Science, Software Systems, Systems Design, File I/O, Hardware Architecture, Web Servers, Unix, Peripheral Devices, Linux, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (363) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer courses

  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology: University of California San Diego
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Mathematical Foundations for Computing: University of London
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego
  • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio

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