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Algorithm Design Courses

Algorithm design courses can help you learn sorting algorithms, graph theory, dynamic programming, and complexity analysis. You can build skills in problem-solving, optimizing code efficiency, and understanding data structures like trees and hash tables. Many courses introduce tools such as Python, Java, or C++, along with frameworks for implementing algorithms, that support tasks in artificial intelligence, data analysis, and software development.

Popular Algorithm Design Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Princeton University

    Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    ★ 4.4 (1.1K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of London

    Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Structures, Diagram Design

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    ★ 2.9 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of London

    Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Computer Science, Data Structures, Critical Thinking, Classification Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Game Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Calculus, Business Analytics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Programming Principles, Web Development, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Design of Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Model Optimization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Simulations, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    ★ 4.7 (389) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (274) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithm design courses

  • Analysis of Algorithms: Princeton University
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Algorithms and Complexity: University of London
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder

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