Computer Science

Computer Science is a discipline that involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes. Coursera's Computer Science catalogue provides comprehensive knowledge of how computer systems work, from the basic elements of hardware and software to the complex networks that make up the internet. You'll learn about data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and various programming languages. Further, you'll grasp the principles of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and understand the ethical and legal implications of these technologies. This skill set can enable you to become an effective software engineer, data scientist, system analyst, or IT manager.
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Operating Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Simulations, Image Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Big Data, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Program Development

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Application Development, Web Applications, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Functional Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

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

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Science, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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