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.

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, JSON, Application Deployment, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Development, Analytics, HTML and CSS, Data Analysis, Code Review, Software Development, Data Visualization Software, Web Development, Web Applications, Scripting, Prototyping, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Management, Probability, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Digital Signal Processing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research, Big Data, Databases, Simulations, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Computational Thinking, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Hardware Design, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Software Architecture, Graph Theory, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Generative AI, Automation, Diversity Awareness, Medical Records, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cybersecurity, Cultural Diversity, Information Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Text Mining, Logistic Regression, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks