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

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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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      IBM

      IBM JavaScript Backend

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Server Side, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Animation and Game Design

      Mixed · 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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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Design & Build Advanced 3D Game Levels

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Animation and Game Design, Performance Testing, Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Java Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Development Environment, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Atlassian

      Agile with Atlassian Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process

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

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      Packt

      Build Apps and Fine-Tune LLMs Using the OpenAI API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Application Deployment, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Server Side, Web Applications, Software Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, USB, Program Development, Data Storage, Prototyping, Display Devices, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
    • IBM JavaScript Backend: IBM
    • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners: EDUCBA
    • Getting Started with Generative AI API: Codio
    • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
    • Unity: Design & Build Advanced 3D Game Levels: EDUCBA
    • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
    • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
    • Build Apps and Fine-Tune LLMs Using the OpenAI API: Packt

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