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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Network Routing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Relational Databases, Java Programming, Generative AI
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks