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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, Deep Learning, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphic Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Microservices, Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Big Data, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Continuous Integration
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Social Studies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Communication Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months