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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks