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

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis

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

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cloud-Native Computing, GitHub, Software Architecture, HTML and CSS, Webpack, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, React.js, Responsive Web Design, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Professional Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Database Design, MySQL, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Team Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Agile Product Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Sprint Planning, User Story, Test Driven Development (TDD), Public Cloud, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Database Design, Version Control, Unix Commands, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Git (Version Control System), SQL, HTML and CSS, API Design, GitHub, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), MySQL, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Cloud Hosting

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Databases, Data Access, Data Security, Google Sheets, Data Management, Data Quality, SQL, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Java Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Hibernate (Java), Cloud-Native Computing, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, Web Development Tools, API Design, CI/CD, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Responsive Web Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Java, Java Programming, Version Control, Professional Networking, Database Management, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Fundamentals of Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors, Thermal Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Penetration Testing, Linux, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Data Security, Encryption, Professional Networking, Generative AI, Cyber Security Assessment

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Language Competency, English Language, General Science and Research, Technical Communication, Environment, Oral Comprehension, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Report Writing, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Research, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Laboratory Experience, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University
    • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • IBM Java Developer: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM

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