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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Memory Management, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, Java, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
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
Beginner · Specialization · 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, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · 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

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Calculus, Business Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Game Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks