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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks