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Algorithmic Thinking Courses

Algorithmic Thinking courses can help you learn problem-solving techniques, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis. You can build skills in logical reasoning, optimization strategies, and analyzing algorithm efficiency. Many courses introduce tools like Python and R for implementing algorithms, along with frameworks for analyzing data sets and solving computational problems.


Popular Algorithmic Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Political Sciences, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Diplomacy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative Model Architectures, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms

    ★ 4.5 (82) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Change Management & Innovation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

    ★ 3.8 (28) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Cell Biology, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Project Design, Development Environment

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Science and Engineering of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Electrical Power, Physics, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (242) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Design Thinking, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (80) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Art & Science of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Design and Product, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    ★ 4.5 (158) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (38) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Physical Science, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Workforce Development, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

  • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge: Packt
  • Change Management & Innovation Leader: Starweaver
  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt

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Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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