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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    354 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Security, Network Administration, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Web Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption, Network Security, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Seguridad en la red

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Software Installation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Security Controls, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    839 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Human Factors, Regression Analysis, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    980 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Project Management, DevOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    548 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python:Ā Duke University
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • FortiGate Administrator:Ā Fortinet, Inc.
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Seguridad en la red:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot:Ā Microsoft
  • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map:Ā EDUCBA
  • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform:Ā Google Cloud
  • AI Product Management:Ā Duke University
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards:Ā Coursera

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