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 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

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Technical Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Advanced Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Pseudocode, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Java, Algorithms, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Analysis, Solution Design, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months