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

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    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Project Documentation, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Product Testing, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Data Sharing, Presentations, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Program Development, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, File Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      Macquarie University

      Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      462 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Detección de objetos

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Histogram

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Matlab

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map: Coursera Project Network
    • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
    • Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive: Macquarie University
    • Detección de objetos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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