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Algorithm Design Courses

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.


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Popular Algorithm Design Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Design Real-Time Architectures with Spark & Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Data Processing, System Monitoring, Architecture and Construction, Data Transformation, Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Performance Tuning, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Performance Analysis, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Problem Management, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

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

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    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Design Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Coding Algorithms with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Applications, Algorithms, JSON, Program Development, User Story, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Automation, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design Real-Time Architectures with Spark & Kafka: Coursera
  • Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques: Packt
  • Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance: Coursera
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego

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