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, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Communication Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, File Systems, SQL, Graph Theory, Database Systems, Software Development Methodologies, Database Management Systems, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Application Security, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technical Documentation, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Heriot-Watt University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Graph Theory, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Big Data, Computer Programming, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Program Development, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months