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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

    End-to-End ASP.NET Core - PostgreSQL Data Stores & Azure Services

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Database Development, Data Migration, Development Environment, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    생성형 AI 앱: 업무 혁신

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Enterprise Security, Document Management, Information Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Spring, JPA, Testing, and Legacy Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Testing, Testability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS Networking, Compute & IAM Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Load Balancing, Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Email Automation, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Software Testing, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Debugging, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MySQL, Test Case, Web Development, Database Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Document Management, File Management, Model View Controller

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Agile Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, C++ (Programming Language), Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Computer Vision, Programming Principles, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Agile Product Development, Jira (Software), Estimation, Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • End-to-End ASP.NET Core - PostgreSQL Data Stores & Azure Services: Packt
  • 생성형 AI 앱: 업무 혁신: Google Cloud
  • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Spring, JPA, Testing, and Legacy Microservices: Packt
  • AWS Networking, Compute & IAM Architecture: Packt
  • Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment: Packt
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps: EDUCBA
  • Agile Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University

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