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    Study theoretical computer science for foundational knowledge. Learn about algorithms, complexity theory, and computational models.

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      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Biology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Systems Engineering, Chemistry

      4.7
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Process Mining: Data science in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Data Mining, Business Process, Data Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Data Processing, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Validation

      4.7
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Language Competency, English Language, General Science and Research, Technical Communication, Environment, Oral Comprehension, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      97K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Simulations, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Report Writing, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Research, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Laboratory Experience, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Version Control, Unix Commands, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Git (Version Control System), React.js, SQL, API Design, GitHub, Responsive Web Design, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), MySQL, Data Integrity, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, GitHub, Interaction Design, Data Structures, Front-End Web Development, Pseudocode, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Middleware, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Apache Hadoop, Data Storage Technologies, Data Centers, File Systems, Deep Learning, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Network Architecture, Containerization, Amazon S3, Software-Defined Networking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
    • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Meta Full-Stack Developer: Meta
    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University

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