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

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      University of Amsterdam

      Introduction to Communication Science

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Research, Sociology, Ancient History, European History

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Microservices, MongoDB, Containerization, Agile Methodology, React.js, Javascript, Professional Networking, Azure DevOps

      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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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Process Mining: Data science in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Data Mining, Business Process, Data Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Data Processing, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Pseudocode, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Operations Research, Program Development, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Encryption, Design Strategies, Software Design, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      840 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, Web Development Tools, Microservices, CI/CD, Containerization, Agile Methodology, Responsive Web Design, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Javascript, Professional Networking, Azure DevOps

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Research, Mockups, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to User Experience Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, User Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Version Control, Restful API, Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, GitHub, Interaction Design, Usability, Database Management, Wireframing, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Mobile Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Mobile Development Tools, Apple iOS, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React.js, Responsive Web Design, Development Environment, Android Studio, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      The Power of Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Technical Writing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Data Visualization Software, Virtual Environment, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
    • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to User Experience Design : Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Meta React Native: Meta
    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University

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