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    Master the theory of computation for understanding what can be computed. Learn about automata, formal languages, and Turing machines.

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      University of California, Davis

      Computer Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Design, Computer Programming, Query Languages, Computer Science, System Design and Implementation

      2.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Computational Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Modeling for Formal Verification

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Design Strategies

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cryptography and Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part II

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

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Program Development, Data Storage

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theory of computation courses

    • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
    • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
    • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
    • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
    • Introduction to Modeling for Formal Verification: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
    • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University

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