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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Datentransformation mit Google Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Functional Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.3 (834) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    ★ 4.8 (120) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Fabric Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Dependency Analysis, Data Architecture, Change Control, Data Warehousing, Capacity Management, Data Pipelines, Software As A Service, Virtualization, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Dataflow

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Data Management, Secure Coding, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming

    ★ 3.7 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (691) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Apache Airflow, Hugging Face, Amazon Bedrock, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI API

    ★ 4.4 (345) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Computer Science, Automation, Generative AI, Social Impact, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics

    ★ 4.7 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Structural Engineering, Mechanics, Integral Calculus

    ★ 4.6 (564) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Building AI Agent Harnesses with Strands Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Context Engineering, LLM Application, Model Context Protocol, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Context Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Model Evaluation, Memory Management, Data Persistence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • P

    Packt

    GenAI for .NET: Build LLM Apps with OpenAI and Ollama

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Embeddings, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, .NET Framework, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Vector Databases, Model Deployment, Microservices, Cloud API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Datentransformation mit Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • Fabric Foundations: Microsoft
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps): Duke University
  • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan

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