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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

    Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Instructional Design, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Storyboarding, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, Technical Writing, Human Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Online Advertising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Full-Stack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Graph Theory

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    320 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    454 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Unix Commands, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Code Review, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Solution Design, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Transaction Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Swift Fundamentals & First Steps in SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Development Environment, Animations, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender 4 - The Modular and Kitbash Environment Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Game Design, Video Game Development, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), File Management, Functional Design, Design, Simulations, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    PostgreSQL for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Data Store, Scalability, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    The Binary Search Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching: Packt
  • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Full-Stack Developer: Microsoft
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Smart Contracts: University at Buffalo
  • Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems: Packt
  • Swift Fundamentals & First Steps in SwiftUI: Packt
  • Blender 4 - The Modular and Kitbash Environment Guide: Packt

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