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    Learn algorithm design for solving complex computational problems. Understand data structures, recursion, and optimization techniques.

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part I

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Computer Science

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Machine Learning Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Approximation Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Coding Algorithms with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Applications, Algorithms, JSON, User Story, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technical Documentation, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
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      282 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Computational Logic, Operational Efficiency, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      The Binary Search Algorithm

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithm design courses

    • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
    • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Machine Learning Algorithms: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (III): Tsinghua University
    • Approximation Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Coding Algorithms with AI: University of Virginia
    • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba
    • Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms: Packt
    • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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