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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Middleware, Data Structures, System Programming, Scalability, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Experience, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Javascript
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, File Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, AI Product Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Human Centered Design, User Story, Wireframing, Deep Learning, Ideation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Software Design, Scalability, File Management, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Data Structures, Debugging, Python Programming, JSON
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months