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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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    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, React Redux, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, User Experience Design, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scalability, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Middleware, Data Structures, System Programming, Scalability, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Administration, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    V-Ray Lighting & Rendering in 3DS Max

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Finalizing, Rendering, and Presenting Your Victorian Scene

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Virtual Reality: University of London
  • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
  • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • V-Ray Lighting & Rendering in 3DS Max: EDUCBA

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