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Top courses to explore computer science and engineering
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Programming, IBM Cloud, Software Engineering, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud API, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Communication, DevOps, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Continuous Delivery, Docker (Software), Front-End Web Development, Leadership and Management, Software-Defined Networking, Technical Product Management, Django (Web Framework), NoSQL, Collaboration, Python Programming, SQL, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Kubernetes, Mergers & Acquisitions, React (web framework)
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, React (web framework), Web Development, User Experience, Algorithms, Computer Science, Web Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Web Development Tools, Collaboration, Communication, Data Structures, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Linux, Problem Solving, Product Design, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Algorithms, Databases, Java Programming, Javascript
Computer science and engineering encompass a wide variety of skills and career paths, from artificial intelligence and cryptography to software engineering and web development. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore computer science and engineering topics, including:
![[Featured Image] Several start-up software company employees sitting at their desks after a group session applying design thinking to a challenge with the latest iteration of their application.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5p6jlekaqlyRpvez7P9xBt/830f0d8356c66aceaf4d307a4661432d/GettyImages-642293223.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A software engineer sits at a desk and uses the rubber duck debugging method to help her company's software](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7le19bpZ1XJ6HO1hy46yQy/0b6c70de3ae8e1b38fde341387cea956/GettyImages-1414920697.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Two programmers work with high-level programming languages as they work at a computer and discuss what is displayed on the monitor.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4hkmsY5Mh1Rg7mU0Kc7Rzi/a42d8848624d9d08e7469a4a66c2a4d9/GettyImages-2094691380.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A young traveler uses augmented reality on their smartphone to get directions in an unfamiliar location.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1CnVVrdlcM1Rc2N7fOcCeM/e2bdd2a33c8c7fc74dd3f23484c79b06/GettyImages-1621586756.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A person in a yellow plaid shirt works on their computer after determining the proper network topology for their needs.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6jqVGtQLHE4scGuMay1XAI/5646947d71b2b4a1e21e748fe2e02cb3/GettyImages-1384857096.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A professional sits at her desk and uses software as a service to have a video conference with colleagues on one computer screen while consulting data on her second computer screen.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/367GaphmZqwhRz7uwo5nbK/4c6f973f4a85e5270f5b56f7dff96006/GettyImages-1338373231.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A smiling automation engineer sits at her desktop computer and looks at a colleague off-camera.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6VEst8j9Hu5o7gq12h04Rt/8f703f9da4688982fe337258b0a61c70/GettyImages-1533018057.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A man draws on paper in a tattoo studio with the image on a graphics designing application—showcasing creativity and tools that influence graphic designer salary.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5apWgvMnKEKoWWyfEvQCz6/d4b64a9f2142bee43438ad49e514e6ec/GettyImages-1480560243.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A software developer works on building the application layer and relevant protocols for a new program.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3H9pb4W2sSqzt6lLZksV4J/863e1975e996c38870a120014fa3cccb/GettyImages-598261008.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A programmer works on getting his full stack developer certification in his home office, watching something on his laptop and taking notes in a notebook on his knee.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/xsrTcolmdEtpSgdcRFkPX/b6b945366d3aa3b4d8282539864f2dd4/GettyImages-1917040851.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Young software programmers discuss the merits of GitLab vs. GitHub while looking at a computer screen in a workspace with plenty of windows.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/31dlPzOPrr1CvI2KhDAI7D/63087d35c30fde77e4306aeae400596c/GettyImages-2114011643__2_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Two software programmers engage in test-driven development as they sit in front of computer screens.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/hexwwprYF14Ac4grsfHh0/83efa0086cad80523aa5c6f5a157d116/GettyImages-1339030392.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
