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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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    Packt

    Intermediate Rust Programming and Web Server Development

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Databases, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, System Programming, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Job Control Language (JCL), Unix, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, System Software, TCP/IP, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Debugging, System Configuration, Software Installation, Network Administration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    LLMs as Operating Systems: Agent Memory

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Google App Engine, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Application Deployment, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud API, API Gateway, Authentications, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    اجتماع النهج الرشيق (Agile) والتفكير التصميمي

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Product Development, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Usability Testing, Innovation, Team Oriented, Persona Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Relational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Data Security, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3D Graphics with DirectX: Apply & Integrate

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Linear Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Cryptography, Application Performance Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts

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    Packt

    Advanced Horror Gameplay and Inventory Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Storytelling, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intermediate Rust Programming and Web Server Development: Packt
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
  • System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics: IBM
  • LLMs as Operating Systems: Agent Memory: DeepLearning.AI
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • اجتماع النهج الرشيق (Agile) والتفكير التصميمي: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • 3D Graphics with DirectX: Apply & Integrate: EDUCBA
  • Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024: Packt
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester

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