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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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    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

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

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel intermedio

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

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    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

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    EDUCBA

    MonoGame Development: Design, Build & Animate Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computational Logic

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, User Centered Design, Debugging, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, Application Development, API Design

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Delta PLC Simulation Unlocked

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Real Time Data, Computer Vision

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Cross Platform Development

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Software Design, Data Structures, Scalability, File Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Databases, Python Programming, Maintainability, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Key Management, Machine Learning Methods, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Data Validation

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Python Programming:Ā Packt
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio:Ā Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4:Ā Dartmouth College
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch:Ā Coursera
  • Programming with JavaScript:Ā Meta
  • MonoGame Development: Design, Build & Animate Games:Ā EDUCBA
  • Meta Front-End Developer:Ā Meta
  • Delta PLC Simulation Unlocked:Ā Packt
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS:Ā Duke University

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