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

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    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Design, Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Front-End Web Development, Serverless Computing, Node.JS, Restful API, Application Development, HTML and CSS, Microservices, Software Architecture, User Accounts, Docker (Software), Django (Web Framework), Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Case Studies, Building Design, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Growth Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, International Finance, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Credit Risk, Project Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Application Development, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements, Expense Reports, Test Case, Scenario Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software), Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    434 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    How to make invitations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, Talent Management, People Management, Forecasting, Earned Media, Organizational Structure, Public Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    914 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
  • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
  • Finance for Everyone: McMaster University
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Initiation à la programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Programming with Java: Amazon
  • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera Project Network

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