Theoretical computer science courses can help you learn algorithms, computational complexity, automata theory, and formal languages. You can build skills in problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and algorithm analysis, that support tackling complex computational tasks. Many courses introduce tools like Python for algorithm implementation, LaTeX for typesetting mathematical documents, and software for simulating automata, allowing you to apply these concepts in practical scenarios.
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Application Design, Computer Science, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Data Management, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Validation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Design, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, System Programming, Application Performance Management, Data Pipelines, File Systems, Hazard Analysis, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Computer Vision, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Generative AI, Sustainable Design
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Degree · 1 - 4 Years

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours