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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Certification Course is a 6-week long course that explores the fundamentals of computer science with a special focus on programming in Scratch. This introductory level course will familiarize learners with the working of algorithms, computational thinking, and programming.

The MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Training will be provided by expert tutors at Harvey Mudd College. The mode of assessment for the course constitutes practice exercises and assignments to enhance the knowledge of learners. Once all course evaluation is done, learners will receive the MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Certification by edX and Harvey Mudd College.

The Highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • 6 weeks duration
  • 3 to 4 weekly study hours
  • Instructor-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Graded assignments and exams

Programme Offerings

  • Certificate of completion
  • 6 Weeks Duration
  • 3 to 4 Hours Weekly Study
  • video lectures
  • Graded Assignments
  • exams

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4174yesHarvey Mudd College, Claremont

The MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Certification Fees structure provides learners with two options. The free version or the audit track of the course provides limited access to course materials except for graded items. To get unlimited access to course materials along with graded assignments and exams, learners should enroll in the paid or verified track with a fee of Rs. 4,174.

MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Course Fee Structure

Audit track

Free

Verified track

Rs. 4,174


Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are required to have knowledge of elementary mathematics.

What you will learn

Computer skillsProgramming skills

After completing the MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Certification Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

  • Computers storage
  • Ways in which computers work with information
  • Use of algorithms to solve problems
  • Computational thinking
  • Scratch Programming language

Who it is for

  • The course is aimed at middle school students and their teachers but can be taken up by anyone interested in learning computer science.


Admission Details

Follow the steps below to enroll in the MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Online Course:

Step 1: Go to the official website by clicking on the URL given below -

https://www.edx.org/course/mycs-computer-science-for-beginners

Step 2: Click on the enroll option in the course description.

Step 3: When the page opens, enter your name, email id, and password and create a new account.

Step 4: Once the account is created you can choose the course name and enroll.

Instructors

Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the given duration of the course?

The course has a duration of 6 weeks in total.

2: Does the course provide placement assistance to learners?

No, learners of the MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Online Course will not receive placement assistance.

3: How much study should I contribute per week to the course?

Students should contribute at least 3 to 4 study hours for the course.

4: Which organization is supervising the course?

The course is led by the faculty of the Harvey Budd College in partnership with edX.

5: Is there a free version of the course available?

Yes, the MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Course is available in a free audit version.

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