CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals

Harvard University via edX

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edX
Pricing

Free Online Course (Audit)
Languages

English
Certificate

$299.00 Certificate Available
Duration & workload

6 weeks, 2-6 hours a week
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner
Subtitles

English

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Overview

This is CS50’s introduction to computer science for business professionals, designed for managers, product managers, founders, and decision-makers more generally. Whereas CS50 itself takes a bottom-up approach, emphasizing mastery of low-level concepts and implementation details thereof, this course takes a top-down approach, emphasizing mastery of high-level concepts and design decisions related thereto. Through lectures on computational thinking, programming languages, internet technologies, web development, technology stacks, and cloud computing, this course empowers you to make technological decisions even if not a technologist yourself. You’ll emerge from this course with first-hand appreciation of how it all works and all the more confident in the factors that should guide your decision-making.

Taught by

David J. Malan

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 18 Class Central reviews

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Ihsan Arshad @ihsankhan

it was good to learn in this manner , im also happy to get these type of course in free
it was fun to learn wit these
João Marques

CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals is an excellent course for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of computer science concepts and how they can be applied to business environments. The course covers a wide range of topics,…

CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals is an excellent course for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of computer science concepts and how they can be applied to business environments. The course covers a wide range of topics, from basic programming to more advanced algorithms and data structures.

One of the things I appreciated most about this course was the way it was structured. The lectures were engaging and easy to follow, and the assignments were challenging but doable. The course also provided ample opportunities for hands-on practice, which was crucial for solidifying my understanding of the material.

The instructors did a fantastic job of explaining complex concepts in a simple and accessible way, making it easy for even those with no prior background in computer science to grasp the material. Additionally, the course materials were well-organized and comprehensive, providing everything I needed to succeed in the course.

Overall, I highly recommend CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of computer science and how it can be applied in a business context. Whether you're a business professional looking to expand your skillset or someone looking to switch careers, this course is a great way to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field of computer science.
Jp Miller

This course is excellent for business professionals who want a high-level overview of computer science. There are six lecture videos and six assignments, one for each section. The assignments are technical, but don't involve much math and will not be overly complicated for the average professional.

Wikipedia is your friend when reviewing the content to answer questions.

If you've been programming for a year or more then skip this class and take Harvard's standard CS50 or MITs CS with Python.
Anonymous

This is false advertising....the course is free, the certificate is almost $200....not a ton of money, but not in the budget for a single mom, so be warned.
SAHIL KUMAR SARRAF

CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals, offered by Harvard University through edX, stands out as an exemplary course that effectively bridges the gap between computer science and business acumen. The curriculum is meticulously designed, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental programming concepts and their practical applications in the business world. The instructional quality is exceptional, featuring engaging lectures and real-world case studies that enhance learning. Participants consistently commend the course for its clarity and relevance, making it an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to leverage technology in their strategic initiatives.
Seyi Ezekiel Alimi

week on it and found the course difficulty to be easy.
This course is excellent for business professionals who want a high-level overview of computer science. There are six lecture videos and six assignments, one for each section. The assignments are technical, but don't involve much math and will not be overly complicated for the average professional.
Vipul

No matter the professional level, we can all benefit from learning how to succeed in our careers. Whether a well-seasoned professional, a management trainee, or a service level employee, this course will help you enrich your career by honing your professional behavior and networking.

I will work hard to make sure I obtained expected requirements in my studying with focus and commitment to standard of the institution.

thank you to all for this great Course Thank You very much all
Sri Jagathi Devireddy

This course is very useful for you if you want to know how to manage the database of your very own business. Even though I am just a freshman in high school, it was very useful subject vise or even for personal uses.

As a high schooler, it took time for me to understand what they were explaining, but in the end, I found it very easy to understand with the proper usage of all the resources.
Gayatri Laila Dwi Sari

sangat memuaskan, dan menambah wawasan, banyak ilmu dan tantangan yang baru. dan saya harus banyak lebih belajar lagi
Princely Okere

Great course, great outline, great delivery, Excellent content, the expectation was exceeded, i went in without knowing i would be baffled
Ramadan Alhamid

Mein Name ist Ramadan Alhamid, ich komme aus Syrien. Im Moment wohne ich in Deutschland in der Stadt Wuppertal.

Liebe Grüße
Moulaye Zein

it was good to learn in this manner , im also happy to get these type of course in free
it was fun to learn wit these
Shravan Vernekar

it was good to learn in this manner , im also happy to get these type of course in free
it was fun to learn wit these
Akande Olusegun Gbolagade

I will work hard to make sure I obtained expected requirements in my studying with focus and commitment to standard of the institution.
Anonymous

Ci congratuliamo con Marinangeli Gianpaolo ha superato il corso relativo "Science for Business professionals"
Benmehenni Youcef

No matter the professional level, we can all benefit from learning how to succeed in our careers. Whether a well-seasoned professional, a management trainee, or a service level employee, this course will help you enrich your career by honing your professional behavior and networking.
Joaquim Viana Francisco

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Anonymous

Hi everybody

I enjoy this course it was very helpful.

but I think This course is not for beginners.

thank you for everything.