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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    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Application Performance Management, LLM Application, Image Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Multimodal Prompts, Animations, Tool Calling, Image Quality, File Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    38 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

  • 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: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    180 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    700 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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