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Explore computer science courses on programming, algorithms, and system design. Prepare for roles in software engineering and data analysis.


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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Design, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Network Model, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    9.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • H

    Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Computational Logic, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Big Data, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Computer Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Maintainability

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Quantum AI

    Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • MSc Computer Science: Heriot-Watt University
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success: Coursera

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