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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 279 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Encryption, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Solution Design, Model Optimization, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Mathematical Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process

    4.9 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (146) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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 stars, 3.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 13K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI Systems Design: RAG Pipelines and LLM Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Solution Architecture, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Systems Architecture, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning

    2.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.4 stars, 1.1K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of London

    Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

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

    4.3 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 85 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (85) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 220 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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