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.

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Program Development, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Content Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, React Redux, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, User Experience Design, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Content Management, Collaboration, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Maintainability, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Creative Design, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months