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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Debugging, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Image Analysis, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Systems Design, Applied Machine Learning, USB, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electrical Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Electrical Power

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, User Story, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Software Testing, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Usability, Agile Methodology, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Design, Angular, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Design Patterns

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Equipment Design, Electronics Engineering, Systems Analysis, Simulations

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Metodologías ágiles de desarrollo de software Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Software Testing, Android Jetpack, User Story, Agile Software Development, Continuous Integration, Kotlin, Unit Testing, Software Architecture, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Usability, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Angular

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Development, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Power Electronics, Verification And Validation, Embedded Software, UI/UX Research, Analytics, Human Computer Interaction, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Embedded Systems, Machine Controls

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cloud-Native Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Containerization, Natural Language Processing, Serverless Computing, Computer Vision, Microservices, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Probability & Statistics, Control Systems, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Technical Communication, Surgery, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain:

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Inteligencia Artificial: Machine learning, ética y nuevas tendencias Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • I

      IIT Guwahati

      Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Linear Algebra, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Database Theory, Writing, Algorithms, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spreadsheet Software, Econometrics, R Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, C (Programming Language), Probability, Statistical Machine Learning

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Imperial College London

      Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Student Support and Services, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Linear Algebra, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Student Services, Data Processing, Big Data, Agentic systems, Graphing, A/B Testing, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Dimensionality Reduction, Descriptive Analytics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Visualization, Machine Learning, Matplotlib

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Google Cloud

      運用 BigQuery 建立嵌入項目、向量搜尋和 RAG

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Power Electronics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Metodologías ágiles de desarrollo de software Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial: Universidad de los Andes
    • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inteligencia Artificial: Machine learning, ética y nuevas tendencias Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI: IIT Guwahati
    • Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science: Imperial College London

    Frequently Asked Questions about Computer

    Whether for academic purposes, career advancement, or personal interest, understanding why you want to learn computing can focus your studies. Regular practice with coding, operating systems, and software applications is essential. Join online forums like Stack Overflow or local coding clubs for support and knowledge sharing. Work on real projects such as developing small apps or managing databases. Introduction to Computer Science and Programming by University of London is an excellent course to start with.‎

    Computer courses on Coursera cover a wide array of practical skills applicable to various technology-related tasks and professions:

    • Basic computer literacy, including understanding hardware and software components.
    • Operating systems usage, focusing on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
    • Office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
    • Internet skills, including using web browsers, email, and cloud services.
    • Data entry and basic data management.
    • Digital communication and online collaboration tools.
    • Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of personal computers.‎

    Computer courses on Coursera are designed to accommodate learners at all skill levels:

    • Absolute beginners who need foundational skills such as using a computer or navigating the internet.
    • Intermediate users can learn more about software applications, data management, and online security.
    • More experienced users can refine their skills in specific software tools or learn advanced maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.

    These courses provide step-by-step instructions to ensure everyone can follow along and build confidence in their computer skills. ‎

    Participants in Computer courses on Coursera can earn several credentials that enhance their professional profiles:

    • Certificates of completion for individual courses, which can be shared on social platforms like LinkedIn.
    • Professional certificates that help verify your proficiency in specific tools or software.
    • Continued learning paths that may include bundled courses leading to comprehensive skill development in computer technology.

    These credentials are useful for demonstrating your technical skills to employers or for personal development.‎

    Gaining proficiency in computer skills through Coursera can open up a variety of career opportunities in virtually every industry:

    • Administrative roles, which often require proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and data management.
    • Support specialist positions, providing helpdesk or technical support.
    • Entry-level IT roles, such as computer technician or network administrator assistants.
    • Roles in digital marketing that utilize various online tools and platforms.
    • Freelance opportunities for data entry, virtual assistance, or computer maintenance services.

    These skills are fundamental and widely applicable across job markets, enhancing employability and career flexibility. ‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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