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

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      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Processing, Computer Vision, User Interface (UI), Regression Analysis, Digital Communications, Numerical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JSON, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Design, Project Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Event-Driven Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Story, Product Management, Agile Software Development, Continuous Delivery, New Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Product Improvement, Software Development Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Experience Design, A/B Testing, Analytics, Design Thinking

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

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Internal Auditing, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Security Awareness, Financial Data, Investigation, Cyber Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

      Skills you'll gain: System Software, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, System Design and Implementation, Computer Hardware, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Internet Of Things, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Interviewing Skills, Wireless Networks, Information Technology, Customer Service

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Simulations, Data Analysis, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Databases, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Scientific Methods, Data Visualization, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Financial Trading, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Market Trend, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Java, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Software Architecture, Java Programming, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequence Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductors, Physics, Physical Science, Failure Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • IBM IT Support: IBM
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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