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 Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Business Logic, Test Planning, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Simulations, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Tsinghua University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

  • Coursera Project Network

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Maintainability, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks