Algorithms

Algorithms are a set of detailed instructions or rules designed to achieve a specific outcome or solve a particular problem, often within the realm of computer programming. Coursera's algorithm catalogue guides you in understanding, constructing, and applying algorithms effectively. You'll learn about algorithmic paradigms like divide and conquer, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms, as well as data structures that support these algorithms. Additionally, you will understand the principles of algorithm complexity, allowing you to create more efficient and effective algorithms. This knowledge will be beneficial whether you're a budding programmer, a seasoned software engineer, or someone interested in enhancing their problem-solving skills in the digital landscape.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    6.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Software Documentation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free

    École normale supérieure

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Programming Principles, File Systems, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    5.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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