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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 Maryland, College Park

    Advanced Interviewing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Price Negotiation, Tactfulness, Personal Attributes, Recruitment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 148 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (148) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Enterprise Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Communication Strategies

    4.3 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (146) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Storytelling, Life Sciences

    4.7 stars, 209 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (209) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Collaboration, World History, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

    4.4 stars, 95 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (95) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Design, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Financial Data, Banking Services, Decision Intelligence, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Case Studies, Algorithms, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2 stars, 251 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (251) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience

    4.7 stars, 691 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Time Management, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Advocacy, AI Integrations, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Creativity, Generative AI, Communication

    4.6 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (86) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sustainable Systems, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Decision Making, Teamwork, Creativity, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Staff Management, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

  • Advanced Interviewing Techniques: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
  • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan

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Mathematical Optimization (21)
Computer Program (20)
Data Structure (19)
Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
Computer Vision (10)
Discrete Mathematics (10)
Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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