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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.6 (139) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.6 (352) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.9 (463) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Estrategia Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Administration, Product Strategy

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

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Game Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (112) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Process, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management

    ★ 4.6 (321) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning

    ★ 4.7 (327) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.5 (321) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • B

    BCG

    Transformación digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Data Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Business Economics, Growth Strategies, Process Design, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Fundraising, Professional Networking

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

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  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, LLM Application, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Fraud detection, Reinforcement Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning

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

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nutritional Assessment, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (154) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

  • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Digital Health: Imperial College London
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Estrategia Empresarial: Universidad Austral
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia
  • Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms: IBM
  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Transformación digital: BCG
  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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