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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Finance

    4 stars, 900 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (900) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Scaling SAP ABAP with RESTful Programming Model (RAP)

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Security Controls, HTML and CSS, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

    4.4 stars, 297 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (297) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Computational Thinking, Debugging

    4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Centered Design, Collaborative Software, Interactive Design, Persona Development

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, Security Controls, Data Access

    4.4 stars, 309 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (309) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 3

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Debugging, Web Development Tools

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Previous OWASP Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Threat Detection

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Query Languages, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation

    4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (19) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 773 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (773) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses

  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Scaling SAP ABAP with RESTful Programming Model (RAP): Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
  • Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project: Microsoft
  • Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Learn Python: 3: Scrimba
  • Previous OWASP Risks: Infosec
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis

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