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.

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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Development, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Digital Signal Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, System Software, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Applied Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Social Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Data Science, Markov Model
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
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, Advanced Mathematics, Emerging Technologies, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), JUnit, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Development Testing, Java Programming, Test Case, Program Development, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Integration Testing, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · 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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks