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

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      U

      University of London

      Machine Learning for All

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Data Collection

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · 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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      EIT Digital

      System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, Embedded Software, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Algorithms

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

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Emerging Technologies, Test Case, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, Software Installation, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Алгоритмы, часть I

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Recommendation Engine - Basics

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Science, Data Validation, Predictive Analytics, Python Programming, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Computational Thinking

      2.7
      Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Machine Learning for All: University of London
    • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: EIT Digital
    • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Java: Algorithms: Codio
    • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
    • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University

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