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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Encryption, Combinatorics, Python Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Princeton University

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Data Analysis

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

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

  • Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

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    University of Toronto

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Algorithms, Debugging

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    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

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    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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