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Theoretical Computer Science Courses

Theoretical computer science courses can help you learn algorithms, computational complexity, automata theory, and formal languages. You can build skills in problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and algorithm analysis, that support tackling complex computational tasks. Many courses introduce tools like Python for algorithm implementation, LaTeX for typesetting mathematical documents, and software for simulating automata, allowing you to apply these concepts in practical scenarios.


Popular Theoretical Computer Science Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Graphical Tools

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Peer Review, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Plan Execution, Payment Systems, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Case Studies, Governance, Cryptography

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    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    JSP: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Project Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Integrated Development Environments, Employee Performance Management, Registration, Databases, Authentications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Mockups

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks

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    IBM

    Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Python Programming, IBM Cloud, Server Side, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Unit Testing

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    Packt

    Coding Stripe Subscriptions with NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architecture: Model, Refine & Create

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software

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    Coursera

    Advanced Contract Testing with Pact and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, System Testing, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), CI/CD, Verification And Validation

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Next Generation Firewall で VPC ネットワークを保護する

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, OS Process Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses

  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • Blockchain Revolution: INSEAD
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
  • JSP: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Case Study: EDUCBA
  • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
  • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
  • Coding Stripe Subscriptions with NodeJS: Packt
  • 3ds Max Architecture: Model, Refine & Create: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Contract Testing with Pact and Beyond: Coursera

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