Computer Courses - Online Degree Courses, Certifications and Job Opportunities

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Computer courses teach you how to use computers and software.
Computer Course Details
Candidates can see detailed information of the course below -
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Details |
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Course Level |
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Online Programmes |
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Duration |
Online Courses - 3 months to 36 months UG- 3-4 years PG-2 years |
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Eligibility |
For Online Courses - 10+2 in any stream For Postgraduate Courses- Bachelor's degree in computer courses |
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Fees |
Up to INR 50 lakhs |
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Top Institutions |
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Average Salary (Per Annum) |
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Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Microsoft, Yatra, Tata Consultancy Services, UKG, Ford, ITC Infotech, Infogain, Ericsson, IBM, Nokia, PwC Service Delivery Center, Photon, KPMG India, ION, etc. |
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Job Positions |
IT Specialist, Web Developer, Network Systems Administrator, App and Game Developer/Tester, Product Manager, Software Tester, Information Security Analyst, Software Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, DevOps Engineer, etc. |
Computer Science - Basic Terms
Candidates can see table below -
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Term |
Definition |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
AI is a branch of computer science that aims to create systems capable of performing tasks that would typically require human intelligence. |
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Systems that store, retrieve, and manage data in a structured format, enabling efficient access and manipulation of information. |
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Data Structure |
A specific way to organize and store data within a computer that can be easily accessed and modified. |
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The practice of connecting computers as well as other devices together for sharing resources and information. |
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A program that translates the source code written in high-level language into machine code. |
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Computer Architecture |
The conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computer system. |
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OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) |
A programming paradigm that is based on the concept of "objects," that contains data in the form of fields. |
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It is the process of creating a set of instructions that instruct a computer on how it can perform a particular task or solve a problem. |
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3D Graphics |
The creation of three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects in a digital environment. |
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The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, theft, or damage. |
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Distributed Computing |
It is a branch of computer science that studies distributed systems, where various components located on different networked computers communicate. |
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Algorithms are finite sets of instructions or step-by-step procedures for solving a problem or performing a task. |
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Computing |
The use of computer technology to manage and process information involves both hardware and software to perform several tasks. |
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Coding |
The act of writing code, or instructions for computers, using programming languages. This is to create software, applications, and websites. |
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Computability Theory |
It is a branch of computer science that studies the limitations and capabilities of computers. |
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Debugging |
The process of identifying, analyzing, and removing errors or bugs from computer software or hardware. |
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Software Engineering |
The systematic application of engineering approaches to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of software. |
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A fundamental concept in computer science and programming that involves hiding complex details to simplify processes. |
Best Online Computer Courses After Class 12th
Candidates can see tables below -
Computer Courses - Online
Candidates can see the table below -
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Course Name |
Course Provider |
Duration |
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University of Leicester |
48 months |
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The Open University |
36 months |
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Coursera |
36 months |
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San Jacinto College |
24 months |
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NUS-ISS |
36 months |
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Lamar University |
36 months |
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Edinburgh Napier University |
24 months |
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The Open University |
36 months |
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BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Communications and Software) |
The Open University |
36 months |
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The Open University |
36 months |
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Bachelor of Computer Applications Specialization in Data Science |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology |
36 months |
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University of Roehampton |
36 months |
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Thomas Edison State University |
48 months |
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The University of Arizona Global Campus |
48 months |
Best Online Computer Courses After 12th Science
Candidates can see list below -
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- Programming Language
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Hardware and Networking Courses
- Ethical Hacking Course
Best Computer Courses After 12th Arts
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- Data Entry Courses
Computer Courses - Career
Candidates can see the table below -
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Skills Required |
Description |
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IT Specialist |
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Network Systems Administrator |
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App and Game Developer/Tester |
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Product Manager |
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Software Tester |
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Information Security Analyst |
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Software Engineer |
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Machine Learning Engineer |
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DevOps Engineer |
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