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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Razonamiento artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Probability, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Governance, Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Application Frameworks, Data Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Resolución de problemas por búsqueda

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      C++: Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Technical Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Science, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Real-Time Operating Systems, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Computer Science, File Management, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Game Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
    • Razonamiento artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
    • Python Basics: University of Michigan
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Resolución de problemas por búsqueda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • C++: Algorithms: Codio
    • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network
    • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio

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