Stanford University
Algorithms Specialization
Stanford University

Algorithms Specialization

Learn To Think Like A Computer Scientist. Master the fundamentals of the design and analysis of algorithms.

Tim Roughgarden

Instructor: Tim Roughgarden

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1 month
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(5,618 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 4 course series

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Category: Algorithms
Category: Randomized Algorithm
Category: Sorting Algorithm
Category: Divide And Conquer Algorithms

Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

Course 213 hours4.8 (1,979 ratings)

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Category: Graphs
Category: Data Structure
Category: Algorithms
Category: Hash Table

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Category: Spanning Tree
Category: Algorithms
Category: Dynamic Programming
Category: Greedy Algorithm

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Category: Data Structure
Category: Algorithms
Category: Np-Completeness
Category: Dynamic Programming

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Tim Roughgarden
Stanford University
6 Courses365,284 learners

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