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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

    Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis

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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science in Management | iMSM

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Improvement, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Corporate Tax, Team Leadership, Social Determinants Of Health, Marketing Analytics, Financial Auditing, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Generative AI

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Visualization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ball State University

    Statistical Methods for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Simulations, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Nutrition and Diet, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Database Theory, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Databases, SQL, Database Development, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, MySQL, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Transfer Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Master of Science in Management | iMSM: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Statistical Methods for Data Science: Ball State University
  • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida

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