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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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    Scrimba

    Deploy a Website with Netlify

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Web Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Web Frameworks, Release Management, No-Code Development, React.js, Vue.JS

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Practical MATLAB Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Matlab, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Cleansing, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wix para principiantes

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Web Design, Content Management, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    React Foundations & Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Tutorial

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Application Servers, Relational Databases, Databases, Java, Web Servers, SQL, Stored Procedure, Authentications, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Middleware, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data-Driven Testing with Cypress: Fixtures & Mocks

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Case, JSON, System Testing, Scenario Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Mockups

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Test Planning, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Créez des infographies avec Piktochart

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Process Flow Diagrams, Presentations, Content Creation, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Business Analytics

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    XML Practical - Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Validation, Document Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deploy a Website with Netlify: Scrimba
  • Practical MATLAB Skills: MathWorks
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wix para principiantes: Coursera
  • React Foundations & Core Concepts: Packt
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft
  • Java Servlets Tutorial: EDUCBA
  • Data-Driven Testing with Cypress: Fixtures & Mocks: Coursera
  • Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
  • Créez des infographies avec Piktochart: Coursera

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