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

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      Codio

      Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java: Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Computer Science, Functional Design, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Motion Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export, Editing, Timelines

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Peer Review, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Program Development, Computer Programming, Project Design, Simulations, Automation, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, File Systems, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Software Testing, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Object Oriented Design, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Python to Access Web Data

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Capture, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Ciberseguridad de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Linux, Cybersecurity, Debugging, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • Java: Algorithms: Codio
    • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
    • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare
    • 3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment: Skillshare
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
    • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan

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