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Data Structures And Algorithms Courses

Data Structures and Algorithms courses can help you learn about arrays, linked lists, trees, and graph structures, along with sorting and searching algorithms. You can build skills in problem-solving, optimizing code efficiency, and analyzing algorithm complexity. Many courses introduce tools like Python, Java, or C++ for implementing these concepts, as well as platforms for coding challenges that reinforce your understanding through practical application.


Popular Data Structures And Algorithms Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Codio

    Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (923) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Codio

    Java: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages

    ★ 3.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Text Mining

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Java Built in Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Data Structures, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Memory Management

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Algorithms and Problem-Solving Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data structures and algorithms courses

  • Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio
  • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java: Algorithms: Codio
  • C++: Algorithms: Codio
  • Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures: EDUCBA
  • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Java Built in Data Structures: Coursera
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System

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