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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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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scripting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Scripting, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Application Development, Programming Principles, FinTech, Digital Assets, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Se préparer à devenir Associate Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, Presentations, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, Automation, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Interactive Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Creativity, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI), Financial Data, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Creative Process and Project Design with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Workflow Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design, Mockups, Visual Design, Prototyping, Collaboration, Process Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, System Testing, Test Case, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Serverless Computing, Patient Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Se préparer à devenir Professional Cloud Network Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kubernetes, Network Security, Cloud Services

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    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Bitcoin Scripting Foundations: AI CERTs
  • Se préparer à devenir Associate Cloud Engineer : Google Cloud
  • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding: SkillsBooster Academy
  • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Creative Process and Project Design with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Building intelligent agent workflows: Microsoft
  • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Se préparer à devenir Professional Cloud Network Engineer : Google Cloud

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