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    Study theoretical computer science for foundational knowledge. Learn about algorithms, complexity theory, and computational models.

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      Codio

      Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Maintainability, Data Storage

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Responsive Web Design, ChatGPT, Flask (Web Framework), Generative AI, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, Software Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Trees and Graphs: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ordered Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      920 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Operations Research, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      826 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Computer Science, Information Technology, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      949 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Java Programming, C# (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      程序设计与算法

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Enterprise Application Management, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Development, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Database Systems, Information Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • IBM AI Developer: IBM
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University

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