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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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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

    4.8
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    System Validation (2): Model process behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

    4.1
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅱ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Extensible Languages and XML, Concept Of Operations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Quantitative Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Design Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 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, Data Structures, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • 人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic): National Taiwan University
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: EIT Digital
  • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
  • System Validation (2): Model process behaviour: EIT Digital
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Quantitative Model Checking: EIT Digital
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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