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    Learn algorithm design for solving complex computational problems. Understand data structures, recursion, and optimization techniques.

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      Duke University

      Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Development Testing, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Machine Learning Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
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      699 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object-Relational Mapping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java: Non-Linear Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++: Non-Linear Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithm design courses

    • Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science: Duke University
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Machine Learning Algorithms: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio
    • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University
    • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio

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