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.

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

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

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Regression Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Software Development, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Methodologies, Platform As A Service (PaaS), GitHub
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Informatics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, General Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Store, Problem Management, Program Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks