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

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      117K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Science, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Software Installation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Simulations, Debugging, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Structures

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Clinical Psychology, Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Psychiatry, Child Development, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Introduction to TCP/IP

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Network Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Data Mining, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, OpenAI, Information Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Management, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Analytics, Business Process Automation, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      96K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Digital Transformation, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Strategic Thinking, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Science Math Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, General Mathematics, Bayesian Statistics, Calculus, Graphing, Descriptive Statistics, Algebra, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Real Time Data, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

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

    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University

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