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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Application Development, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      C

      Codio

      Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Codio

      C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Computer Programming

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Unix, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Servers, Javascript, Authentications, Package and Software Management, JSON, Middleware, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
    • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
    • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
    • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
    • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
    • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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