Computer Science Explained [Slide Share]

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We've created a simple and interactive slide share here to cover the basics of computer science. For more information, read Beginner’s Guide: What is Computer Science?

#1 What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. The future of work is here and software is making it possible. Every job, either directly or indirectly, depends on a range of applications to automate tasks, provide directions, analyse data and facilitate decision making.

To fully understand where we are today and what is possible in the future, requires an understanding of computer science and programming.

#2 Who are the most well-known Computer Scientists?

There are many popular Computer Scientists including:

Alan Turing, the World War II code breaker commonly regarded as the “father of modern computing”
John McCarthy, inventor of the programming language LISP and artificial intelligence pioneer

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Read 10 Surprising Stats About Computer Science for more interesting facts!

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#3 What are the in-demand tech skills can you gain?

Depending on the type of Computer Science course you choose, there are some in-demand skills you can expect to gain, including:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing
Software Engineering
Software Development
Project Management
UI/ UX Design
Data Analytics
Data Science
Programming

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Read 6 In-Demand Computer Science Skills to Boost Your Resume in 2022 [Infographic].

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#4 What can you do with Computer Science?

In terms of career pathways, there are many opportunities for you to explore, including:

Software Developer
Database Administrator
Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Network Architect
Web Developer
Information Security Analyst
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Systems Managers
IT Project Manager

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Read 8 Career Paths in Computer Science [Infographic].

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At CS101, we provide you with the foundational skills in computer science and programming, which will make you more employable in a range of professions and enable you to teach yourself new programming languages and tools.

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