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      EDUCBA

      Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Autodesk, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Mockups, Information Architecture, Design Software, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Master Procedural Fractal & Spline Design

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Performance Management, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Scripting

      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, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Graph Theory, Design Strategies, Network Routing, Image Analysis, Bioinformatics, Probability Distribution

      4.7
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Design and Development, Web Development, JSON, Web Applications, Scripting, Usability, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Linear Algebra for ML and Analytics Training

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Security Controls

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

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      Skillshare

      Pen Tool Plus: Master Adobe Illustrator’s Top Drawing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Wireless Networks, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Develop a Movie Recommendation Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, NumPy, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Getting Started with Generative AI API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Animations, Natural Language Processing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Graphics, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Computer Science

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Data Modeling, Software Design, Software Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Protocols, Algorithms, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors: EDUCBA
    • Unity: Master Procedural Fractal & Spline Design: EDUCBA
    • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Linear Algebra for ML and Analytics Training: Simplilearn
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Pen Tool Plus: Master Adobe Illustrator’s Top Drawing Tool: Skillshare
    • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
    • Develop a Movie Recommendation Engine: EDUCBA
    • Getting Started with Generative AI API: Codio

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