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      Heriot-Watt University

      Learn Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Performance Tuning, File Systems, File Management, Algorithms

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Blender Foundations and Asset Management

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Content Management, File Management, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Data Processing

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

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation, Testability

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

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      Packt

      Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, System Design and Implementation, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, iOS Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, System Programming, Algorithms, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Apple Xcode, Debugging, Maintainability, File Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Political Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Governance, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research

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

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      Packt

      C++ 20 Mastery - Pure and Unfiltered

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Debugging, Software Design, Data Structures

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Android UI Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cross Platform Development, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition]

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Webpack, Application Deployment, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Javascript, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Learn Java Programming: Heriot-Watt University
    • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
    • Blender Foundations and Asset Management: Packt
    • Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems: Packt
    • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart: Packt
    • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
    • Comparative Political Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • C++ 20 Mastery - Pure and Unfiltered: Packt

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