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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Scripting, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, PySpark, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Regression Analysis, LLM Application, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, AWS CloudFormation, Relational Databases, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Application Deployment, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Authentications

    Beginner · 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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Containerization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Model, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Practical Machine Learning without Coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Scalability, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Ethics, Application Deployment, Business Continuity, Compliance Auditing, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Blockchain, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Application Design, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Networking, Compute & IAM Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Load Balancing, Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03): Packt
  • Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot: Packt
  • 3ds Max Architecture: Model, Refine & Create: EDUCBA
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical Machine Learning without Coding: LearnQuest
  • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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