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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


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    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Client Services, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, AI literacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

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    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript

    ★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Interrigatories, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (76) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, NumPy, JSON, Python Programming, File I/O

    ★ 4.3 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue

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

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

    University of Glasgow

    Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record System, Clinical Research, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, AI Security, Electronic Medical Record, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Precision Medicine, Machine Learning, Autoencoders

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Leadership Studies, Digital Analysis, Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Portfolio Management

    ★ 4.6 (105) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Software Versioning, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.5 (194) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Circular Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Business Leadership, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Environmental Laws, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Finance, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Economics, Market Data, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Technical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI literacy, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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

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

    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Engineering Software, Enterprise Modeling, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.1 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

  • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions: Coursera
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Sustainable and Circular Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finance: Università di Napoli Federico II

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Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
Computer Vision (10)
Discrete Mathematics (10)
Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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