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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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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms, File Systems, Integration Testing, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Storage, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)

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    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Automation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Agentic systems, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Computer Science, Algorithms

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Resolución de problemas por búsqueda

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    39K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science

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    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google Cybersecurity: Google
  • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Resolución de problemas por búsqueda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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