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Where to learn computer science and which credentials to take, from programming and algorithms to systems, databases, competitive programming and Indian courses.

105 topics•12 categories•Updated November 2026

How to Choose a Path

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Computer science rewards learning the fundamentals in a sensible order: programming, data structures and algorithms, discrete mathematics, computer systems, then databases, networks and specialisations such as AI or security. Free university courses cover almost everything, and there are few formal certifications, so most credentials are course certificates and professional certifications from vendors and societies. Pair every course with projects and practice problems.

01AlgorithmsAlgorithms on this site. 02Software EngineeringSoftware engineering on this site. 03Database Management SystemsDatabase management systems on this site. 04Mathematics Courses and CertificationsThe mathematics learning guide, essential for computer science. 05Resources for Software EngineersFree courses, roadmaps and interview prep, on this site. 06Courses and CertificationsHub for all courses and certifications.

Step 1: Programming Foundations

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Introductory courses that teach programming and computational thinking.

07CS50x (Harvard)Harvard's free introduction to computer science and programming. 08CS50's Introduction to Programming with PythonHarvard course on programming in Python. 09MIT 6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in PythonMIT's introductory course using Python. 10CS 61A (UC Berkeley)Berkeley's structure and interpretation of computer programs. 11CS106A (Stanford)Stanford's programming methodology course. 1215-112 Fundamentals of Programming (CMU)Carnegie Mellon's introductory programming course. 13Structure and Interpretation of Computer ProgramsClassic text on programming, with an online edition. 14How to Design ProgramsFree book on systematic program design. 15Khan Academy: Computer scienceFree lessons on computing basics. 16freeCodeCampFree interactive curriculum and certifications.

Step 2: Data Structures and Algorithms

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Courses and tools for algorithms and problem solving.

17MIT 6.006 Introduction to AlgorithmsMIT's core algorithms course. 18MIT 6.046J Design and Analysis of AlgorithmsMIT's advanced algorithms course. 19MIT 6.851 Advanced Data StructuresMIT course on advanced data structures. 20Stanford CS106BStanford course on data structures and algorithms. 21Algorithms, Part I (Coursera, Princeton)Princeton's algorithms course on Coursera. 22Algorithms (Princeton)Companion site for the Algorithms textbook and courses. 23Data Structures and Algorithms (Coursera)Coursera specialization on data structures and algorithms. 24Algorithms (Coursera)Coursera specialization on algorithms. 25VisuAlgoAnimated visualisations of data structures and algorithms. 26Algorithms for Competitive ProgrammingReference of algorithms and techniques. 27AlgorithmsAlgorithms hub on this site.

Step 3: Computer Systems

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How computers work from logic gates to operating systems and networks.

28Nand2TetrisBuild a computer from logic gates up. 29MIT 6.004 Computation StructuresMIT course on digital systems and computer architecture. 30CS:APP (Bryant and O'Hallaron)Companion site for Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective. 31Operating Systems: Three Easy PiecesFree textbook on operating systems. 32CS 61C (UC Berkeley)Berkeley course on great ideas in computer architecture. 33CS 162 (UC Berkeley)Berkeley operating systems course. 34CS107 (Stanford)Stanford course on computer organization and systems. 35MIT 6.033 Computer System EngineeringMIT course on designing computer systems. 36MIT 6.824 Distributed SystemsMIT course on distributed computer systems. 37CS 144 Introduction to Computer Networking (Stanford)Stanford networking course built around implementing protocols. 38The Missing Semester of Your CS EducationMIT course on the shell, version control and tools.

Theory and Mathematics

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Discrete mathematics and curriculum guidance.

39MIT 6.042J Mathematics for Computer ScienceMIT course on discrete mathematics and proofs. 40CS2023 curricula (ACM, IEEE-CS and AAAI)Joint curriculum guidance for computer science degrees. 41Mathematics Courses and CertificationsThe mathematics learning guide. 42Statistics Courses and CertificationsThe statistics learning guide.

Databases and Data Systems

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Courses and books on how databases work.

43CS50's Introduction to Databases with SQLHarvard course on SQL and databases. 44CS 186 (UC Berkeley)Berkeley introduction to database systems. 45CMU 15-445/645 Intro to Database SystemsCarnegie Mellon database systems course. 46CMU 15-721 Advanced Database SystemsCarnegie Mellon course on database internals. 47Database InternalsCompanion site for the book on database internals. 48Database Management SystemsDBMS directory on this site. 49DatabasesDatabases hub on this site.

Languages, Compilers and Software

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Language documentation and books on building software.

50Python tutorialOfficial Python tutorial. 51Learn C++Free tutorials on C++. 52The Rust Programming LanguageOfficial book on Rust. 53A Tour of GoOfficial interactive tour of Go. 54Dev.javaOfficial Java learning site. 55Crafting InterpretersFree book on building programming languages. 56CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScriptHarvard course on building web apps. 57CS50's Introduction to AI with PythonHarvard course on AI fundamentals. 58Software EngineeringSoftware engineering on this site. 59Software Design PatternsDesign patterns on this site. 60Software Architecture PatternsArchitecture patterns on this site.

Practice and Competitive Programming

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Platforms for building problem-solving skill.

61LeetCodeCoding problems and interview preparation. 62HackerRankCoding challenges and skills tests. 63CodeChefCompetitive programming platform from India. 64CodeforcesCompetitive programming contests and problems. 65TopcoderCompetitive programming and crowdsourcing platform. 66USACOUSA Computing Olympiad. 67USACO GuideFree guide for competitive programming and USACO. 68CSES Problem SetCurated set of algorithmic problems. 69NeetCodeCoding interview preparation roadmap and courses.

Self-Study Curricula and Rankings

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Roadmaps for teaching yourself computer science, and how departments compare.

70OSSU Computer ScienceOpen Source Society University's free path to a computer science education. 71Teach Yourself Computer ScienceCurated list of resources for self-taught learners. 72roadmap.sh: Computer ScienceFree roadmap of computer science topics. 73MIT OpenCourseWare: EECSCatalogue of MIT electrical engineering and computer science courses. 74edX: computer scienceCatalogue of computer science courses and programs. 75CSRankingsMetrics-based ranking of computer science research. 76Stanford Computer ScienceDepartment of Computer Science at Stanford. 77Carnegie Mellon School of Computer ScienceCMU's computer science school. 78Princeton Computer ScienceDepartment of Computer Science at Princeton. 79Cambridge Computer Science and Technology: teachingCambridge teaching information. 80Oxford Computer Science: teachingOxford teaching information.

Professional Bodies and Certifications

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Computer science has few universal credentials. These societies and vendors offer certification and professional development.

81ACMAssociation for Computing Machinery, with learning resources and professional development. 82IEEE Computer Society: certificationIEEE Computer Society certification programs. 83IEEE Computer Society: educationIEEE Computer Society education resources. 84CompTIA certificationsVendor-neutral IT certifications. 85IT CertificationsIT certifications directory, on this site.

India: Courses, Institutes and Programmes

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Indian courses and institutions for computer science.

86NPTELFree university courses from Indian institutes, including computer science. 87SWAYAMIndia's platform for free online courses. 88IIIT HyderabadIndian institute for information technology and computer science. 89Chennai Mathematical InstituteIndian institute for mathematics and computer science. 90Indian Statistical InstituteIndian institute for statistics and computer science. 91Indian Institute of ScienceLeading Indian institute for science and research. 92C-DACCentre for Development of Advanced Computing. 93NIELITNational Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, which runs IT courses. 94Education in IndiaInstitutes, rankings and top colleges in India.

Related Pages

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Neighbouring pages on this site.

95Software Testing Courses and CertificationsTesting learning guide. 96Web Development Courses and CertificationsWeb development learning guide. 97Mobile App Development Courses and CertificationsMobile development learning guide. 98DevOps Courses and CertificationsDevOps learning guide. 99Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsCybersecurity learning guide. 100Cloud Computing Courses and CertificationsCloud learning guide. 101Networking Courses and CertificationsNetworking learning guide. 102Embedded Systems Courses and CertificationsEmbedded systems learning guide. 103AI Courses and CertificationsAI learning guide. 104Machine Learning Courses and CertificationsMachine learning learning guide. 105Data Science Courses and CertificationsData science learning guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I learn computer science for free?

Start with CS50x or MIT 6.0001, then work through algorithms with MIT 6.006 or Princeton's Algorithms, systems with CS:APP, Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces and Nand2Tetris, and databases with Berkeley CS 186 or CMU 15-445. The OSSU and Teach Yourself Computer Science curricula give a full order of study.

Is there a computer science certification?

No single standard one exists. Credentials include course certificates, vendor certifications from providers such as CompTIA and cloud vendors, and professional programs from societies such as the IEEE Computer Society. Check each body's page for current details.

Which programming language should I learn first?

Python is a common first language in courses such as CS50P and MIT 6.0001. C and C++ teach how machines work, Java is widely taught, and Rust and Go are popular for systems work. Learn one well before adding others.

How do I prepare for coding interviews?

Build fundamentals with an algorithms course, then practise on LeetCode, HackerRank or NeetCode, and try CSES or USACO Guide for competitive-style problems.

How is this different from the Software Engineering and Algorithms pages?

This guide lists courses, books, practice platforms and credentials for learning computer science. The Software Engineering and Algorithms pages on this site cover practices and techniques in more depth.

How current is this page?

Links were checked on 3 November 2026. Course pages are updated each term and may change, so confirm details on each provider's own page. Descriptions summarise each provider's pages and are not rankings. Sites that block automated checks, such as ACM, LeetCode and Codeforces, are kept and may need a manual click.