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πŸ’» Computer Science & Digital Skills

Understand how computers and the internet actually work, no prior experience needed. Crash Course Computer Science breaks down everything from binary to AI, giving you the digital literacy foundation you need for any modern career.

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This course includes:

πŸ’» 5 digital skills modules
πŸŽ₯ 15 video lessons
πŸ”’ How computers work
πŸ’Ύ Data, storage & operating systems
🌐 The internet explained
πŸ”’ Cybersecurity & safety
πŸ€– AI & machine learning basics
πŸŽ“ Certificate on completion
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Course Content, 5 Modules

Module 1: How Computers Work
πŸ–₯️ The history of computing and why it matters
⚑ How electronic computers process information
πŸ”’ Boolean logic, the language of computers
πŸ’‘ From vacuum tubes to modern chips
Early Computing, Crash Course CS #1
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Electronic Computing, Crash Course CS #2
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Boolean Logic & Logic Gates, Crash Course CS #3
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Module 2: Data & Numbers
πŸ”’ How computers represent numbers and letters
βš™οΈ How the CPU performs calculations
πŸ’Ύ RAM, registers and memory
πŸ“ Instructions and programs explained
Representing Numbers & Letters with Binary, Crash Course CS #4
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How Computers Calculate – the ALU, Crash Course CS #5
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Instructions & Programs, Crash Course CS #8
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Module 3: Software & Programming
πŸ’» The first programming languages and how they evolved
🧱 Statements, functions and the basics of coding
πŸ—‚οΈ Algorithms, how computers solve problems
πŸ—οΈ Software engineering principles
The First Programming Languages, Crash Course CS #11
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Programming Basics – Statements & Functions, Crash Course CS #12
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Intro to Algorithms, Crash Course CS #13
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Module 4: The Internet
🌐 How computer networks connect the world
πŸ•ΈοΈ How the internet really works
πŸ–₯️ The World Wide Web, websites, servers & browsers
πŸ“‘ From local networks to global infrastructure
Computer Networks, Crash Course CS #28
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The Internet, Crash Course CS #29
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The World Wide Web, Crash Course CS #30
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Module 5: Security & AI
πŸ” Cybersecurity, protecting yourself online
πŸ”‘ Cryptography and how encryption works
πŸ€– Machine learning and artificial intelligence basics
🧠 How AI is changing the world of work
Cybersecurity, Crash Course CS #31
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Cryptography, Crash Course CS #33
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Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Crash Course CS #34
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Earn Your Digital Skills Certificate

Complete all 5 modules to receive your EAW Certificate in Computer Science & Digital Skills.

Complete all modules first, then score 70%+ to earn your certificate

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