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Algorithmic Thinking Courses

Algorithmic Thinking courses can help you learn problem-solving techniques, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis. You can build skills in logical reasoning, optimization strategies, and analyzing algorithm efficiency. Many courses introduce tools like Python and R for implementing algorithms, along with frameworks for analyzing data sets and solving computational problems.


Popular Algorithmic Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.6 (701) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

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

    ★ 4.7 (536) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

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

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    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, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    TradeStation EasyLanguage for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Artificial Intelligence, Market Trend, Technical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Securities Trading, Verification And Validation, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Model Evaluation, Market Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Machine Learning and Algorithmic Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Governance, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Risk Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Collection, Regulatory Requirements, Business, Business Strategy, Data Transformation, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Code Reusability, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Software Design Patterns, Data Import/Export, Javascript, Computer Programming, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills: University of Michigan
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • TradeStation EasyLanguage for Algorithmic Trading: Packt

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