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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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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Protege GKE con Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, General Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Accountability, Team Oriented, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Blockchain, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Network Security, Security Strategy, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, JSON, jQuery, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), API Design, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Postman API Platform, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, HTML and CSS, Model View Controller, jQuery, Ajax, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Application Frameworks, Databases, Web Applications, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Data Modeling, Javascript, Application Security, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SQL Server Course for Beginners with 100+ examples

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google AR & VR

    Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Application Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Storage Technologies, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Identify and Prioritize Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • Protege GKE con Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to DevOps: IBM
  • Bitcoin Threats & Future Security : AI CERTs
  • Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert: Packt
  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • SQL Server Course for Beginners with 100+ examples: Packt
  • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR

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