Course overview

This course offers a foundational understanding of Computer Science, covering essential concepts such as programming, data structures, computer systems, and software development. Designed for students new to the field, it builds logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with modern computing tools and languages.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of computer science.
  • Develop basic programs using a high-level programming language
  • Analyze simple algorithms and data structures.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills in computational contexts.
  • Apply logical reasoning to design and debug software solutions.

Key topics covered

  • 1
    Introduction to Computing & Algorithms
  • 2

    Programming Fundamentals (Variables, Loops, Functions)

  • 3

    Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  • 4

    Data Structures: Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues

  • 5

    Basic Networking & Cybersecurity Concepts

Course curriculum

Fundamentals of Computing

Objective: To build a foundational understanding of how computers operate, the role of algorithms in problem-solving, and how to represent logic using flowcharts and pseudocode.

Introduction to Computer Science

History of computing
Hardware vs Software
Number systems and binary logic

Algorithms & Flowcharts

What is an algorithm?
Writing pseudocode
Creating and interpreting flowcharts

Programming Basics

Variables, data types, and operators
Conditional statements and loops
Functions and error handling

Data & Software Concepts

Objective: To develop students’ understanding of core data structures and introduce them to software systems, basic databases, and how software is designed, developed, and maintained.

Data Structures Essentials

Arrays, lists, and dictionaries
Stacks and queues
Searching and sorting basics

Software & Systems

Operating system fundamentals
Software development life cycle (SDLC)
Introduction to databases and file systems

Course price:

Original price was: $30.00.Current price is: $26.50.

  • Students

92 Students

  • Lessons

36 Lessons

  • Duration

18 Months

  • Quiz

10 Quiz

  • Level

Intermediate

  • Certification

Yes

Share This:

Tags cloud:

, , , , —

You might be interested in

  • Media & Communication

    Learn how information is created, shared & interpreted through various platforms.

    92 Students

    |

    12 Lessons

    |

    18 Months

    Marie Elliott

    Original price was: $36.00.Current price is: $32.00.

  • General Physics

    Examine the fundamental principles of nature like motion, energy & force.

    92 Students

    |

    36 Lessons

    |

    12 Months

    Sandy Hamlin

    Original price was: $30.00.Current price is: $28.00.

  • Algebra & Geometry

    Develop critical thinking skills by exploring patterns, numbers and formulas.

    75 Students

    |

    12 Lessons

    |

    6 Months

    John Smith

    Original price was: $25.00.Current price is: $19.00.