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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations, Typography, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Change, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Image Quality, Web Applications, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer and Client Support, Governance, User Feedback
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI, HTML and CSS, Cloud API, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, API Gateway, Web Applications, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, Software Design Patterns, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, UI Components, Programming Principles, Application Development, File Management, Scripting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks