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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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    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Programming Principles, Education Software and Technology, Debugging, Brainstorming, Computer Programming, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sustainable Business, Sales, Professional Development, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Adaptability, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Digital Content

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    UI Components, Snippets & Theming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, UI Components, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Algorithms, Animations, Software Design Patterns, Color Theory, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Cybersecurity Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Challenges of Modern Caregiving

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Supply And Demand, Emotional Intelligence, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Community and Social Work, Stress Management, Sociology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Design, Application Performance Management, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Management, Restful API, Application Security, Scalability, Software Versioning, Automation, Data Security, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for end-to-end SDLC - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Test Case, Google Cloud Platform, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Data Access, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, Web Applications, Cloud Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Heat Maps, Histogram, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative: Dell
  • UI Components, Snippets & Theming: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Awareness: SkillUp
  • The Challenges of Modern Caregiving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation: Google Cloud
  • Gemini for end-to-end SDLC - Français: Google Cloud
  • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations

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