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: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics
★ 4.6 (63) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis, Text Mining
★ 4.7 (219) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning
★ 4.6 (60) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Network Model, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Network Analysis
★ 4.8 (60) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development, Program Development, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Javascript, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · 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, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, C and C++
★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks