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

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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, Research Design, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

      3.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Machine Learning Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Algorithms

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

      3.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Justice, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Information Privacy

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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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      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, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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, Linear Algebra, Solution Design, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
    • Machine Learning Algorithms: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
    • Java: Algorithms: Codio
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms: Packt
    • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
    • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
    • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio

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