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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Modeling, Debugging, Data Structures, Combinatorics, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Animation and Game Design, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Probability, Interactive Design, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computational Logic, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming, Debugging, Program Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      First Principles of Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Photography, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Reality, Medical Imaging, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Display Devices, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Algorithms, Estimation, Electronic Components, Automation Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      计算机组成 Computer Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Systems Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Computer Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Validation, Computer Systems, Network Security, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Data Storage, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Network Protocols, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MathWorks

      Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Simulations, Medical Imaging, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Design Research, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Ideation, Experimentation, Design Elements And Principles, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Statistical Analysis, Collaborative Software, A/B Testing, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Systems, Computational Thinking, Java, Scalability, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Computer Vision Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Computer Science, Matlab, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Computer Hardware and Software

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Network Security, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Network Protocols, Software Systems, General Networking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
    • 计算机组成 Computer Organization: Peking University
    • Computer Forensics: Infosec
    • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft
    • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo

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