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.

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Databases, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, System Programming, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Job Control Language (JCL), Unix, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, System Software, TCP/IP, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Debugging, System Configuration, Software Installation, Network Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Google App Engine, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Application Deployment, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud API, API Gateway, Authentications, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Product Development, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Usability Testing, Innovation, Team Oriented, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Relational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Data Security, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Cryptography, Application Performance Management, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Storytelling, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks