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

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      The Merge Sort Algorithm

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Probability & Statistics, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis

      3.6
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      595 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, C++ (Programming Language), Problem Solving, Python Programming, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object-Relational Mapping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++: Non-Linear Data Structures

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Development Testing, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
    • C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
    • The Merge Sort Algorithm: Scrimba
    • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
    • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt
    • Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio
    • C++: Non-Linear Data Structures: Codio
    • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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