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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

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

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    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Deep Learning, AI Workflows, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud API, Feature Engineering, Model Training

    ★ 4.4 (540) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Depreciation, Spreadsheet Software, Regression Analysis, Data Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Finance, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Loans, Problem Solving, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (572) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.9 (607) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Spatial Data Analysis, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

    ★ 4.7 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Training and Learning Online

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Model, Database Design, Big Data, Graphing, Apache Spark, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Store, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

    ★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (489) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Dartmouth College

    Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Corporate Strategy, Behavior Management, Accountability Frameworks, Change Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (417) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Hugging Face, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Generative AI, Data Manipulation, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Product Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs: Dartmouth College
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam

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