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The Open Source Computer Science Degree

This is a curated list of free courses from reputable universities like MIT, Stanford, and Princeton that satisfy the same requirements as an undergraduate Computer Science degree, minus general education.

Computer Science Basics

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Intro to Computer Science UVA 12 week 5 hours/week self-paced none
Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science UC San Diego 6 weeks 2-5 hours/week once a month none

Programming

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software Duke 4 weeks 4-8 hours/week twice a month none
Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data Duke 4 weeks 4-8 hours/week twice a month Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software
Object Oriented Programming in Java Duke 6 weeks 4-6 hours/week every week Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data
Data Structures and Performance Duke 6 weeks 6-10 hours/week every week Object Oriented Programming in Java
Java Programming: Principles of Software Design Duke 4 weeks 4-8 hours/week twice a month Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data
Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System Duke 4 weeks 3-6 hours/week once a month Java Programming: Principles of Software Design
Programming Languages, Part A UW 5 weeks 8-16 hours/week once a month Object Oriented Programming in Java
Programming Languages, Part B UW 3 weeks 8-16 hours/week once a month Programming Languages, Part A
Programming Languages, Part C UW 3 weeks 8-16 hours/week once a month Programming Languages, Part B

Math

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Calculus 1A: Differentiation MIT 12 weeks 6-10 hours/week self-paced pre-calculus
Calculus 1B: Integration MIT 15 weeks 6-10 hours/week self-paced Calculus 1A: Differentiation
Calculus 1C: Coordinate Systems & Infinite Series MIT 8 weeks 6-10 hours/week self-paced Calculus 1B: Integration
Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers UT Austin 15 weeks 6-10 hours/week self-paced pre-calculus
Introduction to Probability and Data Duke 5 weeks 5-7 hours/week twice a month none
Intro to Statistics Stanford 8 weeks 5-7 hours/week self-paced none

Systems

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris Hebrew University of Jerusalem 6 weeks 5 hours/week twice a month basic programming knowledge
Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris II Hebrew University of Jerusalem 6 weeks 10-15 hours/week once a month Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris
Introduction to Operating Systems Georgia Tech 8 weeks 5-8 hours/week self-paced Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris II

Theory

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines Princeton 10 weeks 2-5 hours/week once a month Calculus 1A (all), basic programming
Algorithms, Part I Princeton 6 weeks 6-12 hours/week once a month Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines
Algorithms, Part II Princeton 6 weeks 6-12 hours/week once a month Algorithms, Part I

Applications

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Software Engineering: Introduction UBCx 6 weeks 8-10 hours/week self-paced Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System
Machine Learning Stanford 11 weeks 5-7 hours/week twice a month Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers
Database Management Essentials CU 7 weeks 4-6 hours/week twice a month basic programming & CS knowledge
Cryptography I Stanford 7 weeks 5 hours/week once a month Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers & Introduction to Probability and Data

Unix

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Linux Command Line Basics Udacity 1 week 5 hours/week self-paced none
The Unix Workbench JHU 4 weeks 4 hours/week once a month none
Version Control with Git Atlassian 2 weeks 8 hours/week self-paced none
Linux Server Management and Security UC 3 weeks 5 hours/week self-paced Linux Command Line Basics

Networking

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Internet Connection: How to Get Online? CISCO 4 weeks 2.5-5 hours/week self-paced none
Network Protocols and Architecture CISCO 4 weeks 2.5-5 hours/week self-paced Internet Connection: How to Get Online?
Data Communications and Network Services CISCO 4 weeks 2.5-5 hours/week self-paced Network Protocols and Architecture
Home Networking Basics CISCO 4 weeks 2.5-5 hours/week self-paced Data Communications and Network Services
Introduction to Cisco Networking CISCO 4 weeks 4-7 hours/week self-paced Home Networking Basics
System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services GOOGLE 2 weeks 8-10 hours/week self-paced none

Cybersecurity

Courses School Duration Effort Frequency Prerequisites
Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business UC 3 weeks 5 hours/week self-paced none
Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors UC 3 weeks 4 hours/week self-paced Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business
Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks UC 3 weeks 4 hours/week self-paced Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors
Proactive Computer Security UC 3 weeks 4 hours/week self-paced Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks