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: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Storage, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Query Languages, Web Analytics and SEO, Software Engineering, Software Design, File Management, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months