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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Network Routing, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics
★ 4.7 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Technical Writing, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Community Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic
★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Calculus, Business Analytics
★ 4.9 (160) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Solution Design, Probability
★ 4.7 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics
★ 5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Network Analysis, NoSQL, Data Store, Data Science, Query Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Transformation, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Quantum computing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Software Visualization, Performance Tuning
★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Decision Support Systems, Data Transformation, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra
★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks