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    Study theoretical computer science for foundational knowledge. Learn about algorithms, complexity theory, and computational models.

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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Scripting, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Istio, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), Flask (Web Framework), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Scripting in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Integration, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      高级数据结构与算法

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      SQL Joins

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Structures, Computational Logic

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      JavaScript Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Data Management, Process Management, Software Development, Computer Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Cloud-Native Computing, Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Python Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computer Graphics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
    • IBM DevOps and Software Engineering: IBM
    • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
    • 高级数据结构与算法: Peking University
    • SQL Joins : Coursera Project Network
    • Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps: EDUCBA
    • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • Linux Commands & Shell Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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