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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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    Packt

    Finalizing the Factory Model & Animating the Scene

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Applications with Blazor Server & WASM

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, OAuth, UI Components, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, UI Components, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Persistence

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    Packt

    Learn Intermediate C# Scripting for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Encryption, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Mechanics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Advanced Architectures and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Software Visualization, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Jenkins, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Serverless Computing, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Generative AI, File Management, Algorithms, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Finalizing the Factory Model & Animating the Scene: Packt
  • Building Applications with Blazor Server & WASM: Packt
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
  • Learn Intermediate C# Scripting for Unity Game Development: Packt
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • PyTorch: Advanced Architectures and Deployment: DeepLearning.AI

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