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: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object-Relational Mapping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, API Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI), Jupyter, Application Development, Python Programming, Test Case, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Mechanics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months