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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Operations Research, Design Strategies

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Data Storage, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Email Security, Web Applications, Encryption

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Design Strategies

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Coding Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computational Logic, Program Development, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      728 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Java

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Big Data, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning, Algorithms

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

      Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Document Management, Network Analysis, Splunk, Technical Documentation, TCP/IP, Network Protocols

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Event-Driven Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
    • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp
    • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
    • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan

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