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    Develop algorithmic thinking to approach and solve problems systematically. Learn to design efficient algorithms and analyze their complexity.

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Strategic Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      AI Principles with Edge Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Emerging Technologies, Solution Architecture, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Network Model, Java Programming

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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Student Engagement, Game Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Design Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Business Logic, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Modeling, Performance Metric

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Engineering Software, Software Development, Generative AI, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Machine Learning, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

    • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
    • AI Principles with Edge Computing: L&T EduTech
    • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
    • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
    • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis

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