Theoretical Computer Science Courses
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.
Popular Theoretical Computer Science Courses and Certifications
Status: FreePrinceton University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware
Status: Free TrialRice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Analysis, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science
Status: NewBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Text Mining, Data Science, Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Debugging, Technical Analysis
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Machine Learning
Status: FreePrinceton University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability
Status: Free TrialUniversity of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Security, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture
Status: NewBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Network Administration, Network Switches, Terraform
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses
- Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
- Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
- Formal Languages and Applications: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- Logic for Computer Science: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- Analysis of Algorithms: Princeton University
- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
- Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
- Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
