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

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

      4.6
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

      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, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      The Merge Sort Algorithm

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Software Documentation, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

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

      2.7
      Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • The Merge Sort Algorithm: Scrimba
    • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University
    • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
    • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University

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