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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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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Application Development, Web Applications, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Functional Design, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Design AI Agents with OpenAI AgentKit

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment, Application Deployment, JSON, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    JSP: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Project Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Integrated Development Environments, Employee Performance Management, Registration, Databases, Authentications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    生成式 AI 代理:實現組織轉型

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Customer Engagement, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Content Strategy, Writing, Information Architecture, Product Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Python Programming, IBM Cloud, Server Side, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Unit Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    C# Console & Windows Forms with Entity Framework

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Version Control, GitHub, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Visual Studio, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Microsoft SQL Servers, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Development Environment, Database Management, Database Development, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Application Design, Python Programming, Application Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    LESS & SASS: Build and Optimize CSS Faster

    Skills you'll gain: LESS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Maintainability, UI Components, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core Razor Pages - The Complete Guide (.NET 6)

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Identity and Access Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Microsoft Azure, Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Application, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Databases, Database Design, Software Architecture, Payment Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • JavaScript Deep Dive: Scrimba
  • Design AI Agents with OpenAI AgentKit: Edureka
  • JSP: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Case Study: EDUCBA
  • 生成式 AI 代理:實現組織轉型: Google Cloud
  • Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy: Packt
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
  • C# Console & Windows Forms with Entity Framework: Packt
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps: EDUCBA

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