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

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  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Event-Driven Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Software Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Ideation, Multimedia

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    636 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    YouTube Insights: Crack the Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Metric, Growth Strategies, Performance Analysis, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    417 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Web Analytics, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Functional Design, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Functional Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    609 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Prototyping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    496 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
  • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
  • YouTube Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
  • Create and Design Digital Products using Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
  • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
  • Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners: Coursera Instructor Network
  • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology

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