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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Software Testing, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Network Model, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Network Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences, Graph Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Javascript, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Model, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Memory Management, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, C and C++
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Debugging, Java, Applied Mathematics, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Pseudocode, Software Installation, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Other Programming Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months