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.

Google Quantum AI
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Automation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Agentic systems, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Computer Science, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Algebra, Computer Science, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Deductive Reasoning, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Network Analysis, Arithmetic, Applied Machine Learning, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Human Computer Interaction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks