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

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      IBM

      IBM Product Owner

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Communication Planning, Virtual Teams, Generative AI, Product Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Computer Systems, Lean Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, Cloud Computing, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, User Story, Data Ethics, ChatGPT

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Coaching, Working With Children, Biology, Child Development, Training Programs, Anatomy, Clinical Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      963 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Apache Cassandra, Systems Design, NoSQL, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Algorithms, Scalability, Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Linear Algebra, UI Components, File Management, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Data Management, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, Requirements Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon Redshift, DevOps, Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Operating Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, SQL, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Encryption, FinTech, Key Management, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Mining, Distributed Computing, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Usability, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Research, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Care, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Child Development, Problem Solving, Health Technology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IBM Product Owner: IBM
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
    • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI
    • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
    • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
    • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google

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