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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Theoretical Computer Science, TCP/IP, Computational Logic, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces, Psychology, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months