• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Theoretical Computer Science

Theoretical Computer Science Courses

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.

Popular Theoretical Computer Science Courses and Certifications


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Training, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Distributed Computing, Data Pipelines

    4.8 stars, 439 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (439) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The 3D Printing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Design, Business Economics, Innovation, Product Development, New Product Development

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Process Engineering

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Network Administration, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Cyber Security Policies

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP) and Extensions

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Query Languages, Action Oriented, Data Validation

    3.6 stars, 14 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Physical Science, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 48 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Sales, Business Metrics, Data Import/Export, Trend Analysis, Color Theory

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Pump Stations, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    NIIT

    Building High Quality User Experience Using Material UI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, React.js, Responsive Web Design, User Centered Design, User Experience, Design Elements And Principles, Javascript

    1.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Atchison Academy

    Cloud Architecture for Scalable Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Multi-Cloud, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Managed Services, Containerization, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability, IT Infrastructure, Cost Management, IT Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Java Programming, Spring Boot, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Application Frameworks, Data Access, Apache Maven, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, Functional Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 95 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (95) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
1…390391392…834

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses

  • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • The 3D Printing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
  • ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP) and Extensions: Board Infinity
  • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
  • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
  • Building High Quality User Experience Using Material UI: NIIT
  • Cloud Architecture for Scalable Systems: Atchison Academy

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok