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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

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis Tools

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
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    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Approximation Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Operations Research

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Product Automation, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, New Business Development, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.8 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Advanced Concepts in Recursion, Backtracking, and OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Java, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Solution Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Code Review, Program Development, Software Technical Review, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Animations, Javascript, Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    National Taiwan University

    機器學習基石下 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Algorithmic Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.9 (331) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course: Packt
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Approximation Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning: Google
  • Advanced Concepts in Recursion, Backtracking, and OOP: Packt
  • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University

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