Theoretical Computer Science

Theoretical Computer Science is a discipline that deals with the abstract and mathematical aspects of computing. Coursera's Theoretical Computer Science catalogue provides an in-depth understanding of fundamental concepts such as automata theory, formal languages, complexity theory, and algorithms. You'll learn to reason mathematically about computation, design efficient algorithms, and comprehend the inherent limitations of computation. This understanding will enhance your abilities as a computer scientist, software engineer, data analyst, or anyone interested in the theoretical foundation of information and computation.
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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, Software Architecture, Simulations, Graph Theory, Hardware Architecture, Logical Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    229 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technical Documentation, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    37 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Java

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months