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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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    The State University of New York

    How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Applications, Web Services, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Systems Architecture, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    W3.CSS: Design & Build Responsive Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, User Interface (UI), Typography, Interactive Design, Front-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    生成式 AI:剖析基本概念

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Ethics, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Containerization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Model, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization, Network Protocols

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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Text Mining, Data Processing, Document Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender 4 - The Modular and Kitbash Environment Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Game Design, Video Game Development, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), File Management, Functional Design, Design, Simulations, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    The Binary Search Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Java Spring: Build, Configure & Apply IoC

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Model View Controller, Middleware, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Integration Testing, Dependency Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • W3.CSS: Design & Build Responsive Websites: EDUCBA
  • 生成式 AI:剖析基本概念: Google Cloud
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems: EDUCBA
  • Blender 4 - The Modular and Kitbash Environment Guide: Packt
  • The Binary Search Algorithm: Scrimba

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