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

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    • A

      Atlassian

      Version Control with Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Graphical Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Display Devices, Technical Design, Usability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Interactivity with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development Tools, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Applied Machine Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Document Management, File Management, Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Management Training And Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Office Management, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Professional Networking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Learning Theory, Innovation, Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Software Design Documents, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Data Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
    • Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
    • Applied Machine Learning in Python: University of Michigan
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
    • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI

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