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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

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science

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    University of London

    The Data Science Profession – Student View

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Web Scraping, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis

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    Duke University

    Data Science Ethics with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Science, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Science Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Synthesis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Engineering Design Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science with R - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Software Engineering

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python per la Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Applied Machine Learning, Data Structures, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Reinforcement Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Art & Science of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Data Science Profession – Student View: University of London
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1: Pearson
  • Data Science Ethics with R: Duke University
  • GenAI for Data Science Teams: Coursera
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science with R - Capstone Project: IBM
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II

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