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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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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Storage, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Query Languages, Web Analytics and SEO, Software Engineering, Software Design, File Management, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces, Psychology, Problem Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · 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: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Architecture, Systems Analysis, 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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    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
  • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
  • TCP/IP and Internet : Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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