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Learn algorithm design for solving complex computational problems. Understand data structures, recursion, and optimization techniques.

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    733 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    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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    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Test Data, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    513 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithm design courses

  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital

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