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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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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, Software Design, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Siemens

    Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Blender Asset Creation & Exporting

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Email Automation, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Technical Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, UI Components, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Persistence

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Mechanics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Advanced Architectures and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Software Visualization, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Data Integration, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Blockchain, Application Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Computer Security, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Scripting, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Network Protocols, Key Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Card Sorting: Organize Content with Card Sort Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Content Management, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Research, Statistical Analysis, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Sample Size Determination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
  • Advanced Blender Asset Creation & Exporting: Packt
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Google Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud
  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
  • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • PyTorch: Advanced Architectures and Deployment: DeepLearning.AI
  • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto

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