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.

University of London
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

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Software Visualization, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Data Processing, Architecture and Construction, Data Transformation, Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Network Model, Combinatorics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Decision Support Systems, Data Transformation, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Network Routing, Bioinformatics, Design Strategies, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Model Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months