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

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Incident Management, Code Review, Debugging, Unix Shell, Interviewing Skills, Web Services, Automation, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Applicant Tracking Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Python Project for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Capture, NumPy, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Digital Communications, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Security, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Security

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

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      University of Washington

      Computational Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Neurology, Unsupervised Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Information Architecture, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, General Mathematics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Logical Reasoning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Science Methodology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Application Deployment, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Biology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Land Management, Social Justice, Natural Resource Management, Human Development, Electric Power Systems, Social Sciences, Systems Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Simulations, Medical Imaging, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
    • Python Project for Data Science: IBM
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
    • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • Data Science Methodology: IBM

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