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    Results for "algorithms"

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Analytics, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Performance Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Management, Regression Analysis, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Digital health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

      Machine Translation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Statistical Modeling, Vocabulary, Analysis, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, IBM Cloud, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Software Development Life Cycle

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de Android

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Restful API, Design Research, Android Studio, Version Control, Kotlin, User Experience Design, Android Jetpack, Unix Commands, Android Development, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Usability, Mobile Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Desarrollador back-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Version Control, SQL, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Database Management Systems, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, MySQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Pseudocode, Web Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Computer Vision, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Big Data, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Scalability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithms courses

    • Applying Data Analytics in Finance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
    • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
    • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London
    • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
    • Machine Translation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
    • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
    • Desarrollador de Meta de Android: Meta
    • Desarrollador back-end de Meta: Meta

    Skills you can learn in Algorithms

    Graphs (22)
    Mathematical Optimization (21)
    Computer Program (20)
    Data Structure (19)
    Problem Solving (19)
    Algebra (12)
    Computer Vision (10)
    Discrete Mathematics (10)
    Graph Theory (10)
    Image Processing (10)
    Linear Algebra (10)
    Reinforcement Learning (10)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Algorithms

    Coursera's algorithms courses offer valuable skills that are foundational in computer science:

    • Understanding and implementing basic and advanced algorithms
    • Analyzing algorithm efficiency and complexity
    • Designing data structures to optimize software applications
    • Problem-solving techniques for tackling computational challenges
    • Application of algorithms in real-world scenarios, like sorting, searching, and graph operations
    • Hands-on programming skills to implement algorithms in various programming languages ‎

    Algorithm courses on Coursera are suitable for all experience levels:

    • Beginners can start with courses that introduce basic concepts and simple algorithms.
    • Those with some background might choose intermediate courses focusing on more complex algorithms and their applications.
    • Advanced courses are suitable for those who have a strong foundation in computer science and want to deepen their understanding of algorithmic theory and applications.‎

    Coursera offers several ways to validate your skills in algorithms:

    • Professional certificates designed to help build and showcase your analytical skills in technical roles.
    • Specialized course certificates that document your learning in particular aspects of algorithms, such as cryptographic methods or data structures.
    • Credentials developed in partnership with respected computer science institutions, adding recognized value to your educational achievements.‎

    Skills in algorithms are crucial for a variety of technical careers:

    • Software Engineer, developing efficient, scalable software
    • Data Analyst, using algorithms to process and analyze large data sets
    • Machine Learning Engineer, applying algorithms to build and train intelligent systems
    • Operations Research Analyst, optimizing and improving business processes
    • Academic Researcher, contributing to the advancement of computational theories and practices‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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