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
Status: Free TrialRice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science
Status: FreePrinceton University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware
Status: NewBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Text Mining, Data Science, Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Debugging, Technical Analysis
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Machine Learning
Status: FreePrinceton University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic
BITS Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Object Oriented Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Java Programming, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Version Control, Data Structures, Model View Controller
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Status: NewBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Encryption, Combinatorics, Python Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Automation, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Agentic systems, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses
- Fundamentals of Computing:Â Rice University
- Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines:Â Princeton University
- Formal Languages and Applications:Â Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- Logic for Computer Science:Â Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- Analysis of Algorithms:Â Princeton University
- Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals:Â University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science:Â University of California San Diego
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science:Â BITS Pilani
- Data Structures and Algorithms:Â University of California San Diego
- Automata and Computability:Â Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
