Algorithm design courses can help you learn sorting algorithms, graph theory, dynamic programming, and complexity analysis. You can build skills in problem-solving, optimizing code efficiency, and understanding data structures like trees and hash tables. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, Java, or C++, along with frameworks for implementing algorithms, that support tasks in artificial intelligence, data analysis, and software development.

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability
Intermediate · 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

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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Computer Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months