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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


  • B

    Ball State University

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Software Engineering, Full-Stack Web Development, Graph Theory, Data Wrangling, Statistical Machine Learning, File Systems, Database Systems, Spatial Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SAS (Software), Statistical Methods, Cryptography, Statistical Inference, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Verification And Validation

    4.7 stars, 544 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (544) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Application Development, Systems Development, Data Storage, Computer Architecture

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science

    4.8 stars, 832 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Build Your Own Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Software Visualization, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Architecture, System Software, Software Design, Semantic Web, Computer Programming Tools, System Design and Implementation, Integrated Development Environments, Code Review, Java Programming, Data Validation, Program Standards, Programmable Logic Controllers, Java

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

    4.3 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Solution Design, Probability

    4.7 stars, 558 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java Programming, Java, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Spatial Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Simulations, Performance Tuning

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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