15 Best Algorithm Design Courses on edX
We compared 15 Algorithm Design courses currently listed on edX, priced from $25.00 to $498.00. 11 come from a named university or institution, including Seoul National University, University of Montreal and The Georgia Institute of Technology. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $25.00 – $498.00
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 31 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "algorithm design" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $25.00 to $498.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Introduction to Optimization
Offered by Seoul National University
A self-contained course on the fundamentals of modern optimization with equal emphasis on theory, implementation, and application. We consider linear and nonlinear optimization problems, including network flow problems a...
$54.00listed price -
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L'essentiel de l'apprentissage profond
Offered by University of Montreal
Voulez-vous savoir comment les machines peuvent apprendre des tâches que nous pensions possibles seulement pour le cerveau humain? Alors suivez ce cours d’apprentissage profond mis au point par IVADO, Mila et l’Universit...
$120.00listed price -
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Applications of Linear Algebra
Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology
Applications of Linear Algebra is focused on the practical use of linear algebra concepts in various fields. You'll explore how these mathematical principles apply to solving real-world problems, particularly in areas li...
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Mathematical Optimization for Engineers
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
Learn the mathematical and computational basics for applying optimization successfully. Master the different formulations and the important concepts behind their solution methods. Learn to implement and solve optimizatio...
$119.00listed price -
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Computer Science for Python Programming
Offered by Harvard University
This course focuses on Python programming within the realm of computer science, guiding you through foundational concepts and practical applications. You'll learn how to employ Python for various tasks and develop proble...
$466.20listed price -
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Essential Math for AI Programming & Data Structures
Offered by Columbia University
This course focuses on the essential mathematical concepts needed for AI programming, along with foundational knowledge in data structures. It’s designed to help you understand how math and data structures underpin machi...
$135.00listed price -
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Graph Algorithms in Genome Sequencing
Offered by The University of California, San Diego
Learn how graphs are used to assemble millions of pieces of DNA into a contiguous genome and use these genomes to construct a Tree of Life.
$150.00listed price -
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Offered by Maryville University
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of AI technologies and applications. This program will equip you with the knowledge to le...
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MSAI Central
Offered by The University of Texas at Austin
MSAI Central offers a focused exploration into various aspects of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Through this course, you'll gain practical insights and understanding that can help you apply these powerful...
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Quantum Computer and Quantum Internet Applications: Hands-on Training with QuTech’s Quantum Demonstrators
Offered by Delft University of Technology
This course offers hands-on training with QuTech's quantum demonstrators, focusing on practical applications in quantum computing and the emerging field of quantum internet. You'll interact directly with real quantum dev...
$270.00listed price -
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Advanced: Generative AI for Developers
Offered by Google Cloud
This course in Generative AI for Developers offers a deep dive into creating advanced AI models. You’ll explore techniques for building applications that harness generative technologies, learning how to implement and opt...
$229.50listed price -
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Introduction to Generative AI
Offered by Google Cloud
Discover the fundamentals of generative AI, explore Google Tools, and build the skills you need to develop your own generative AI apps.
$25.00listed price -
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String Processing and Pattern Matching Algorithms
Offered by The University of California, San Diego
Learn about pattern matching and string processing algorithms and how they apply to interesting applications.
$150.00listed price -
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How to Code: Complex Data
Offered by University of British Columbia
Learn how to design more complex programs, using new data structures, abstraction, and generative recursion.
$125.00listed price -
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Algorithmic Design and Techniques
Offered by The University of California, San Diego
Learn how to design algorithms, solve computational problems and implement solutions efficiently.
$150.00listed price
Best Algorithm Design Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Introduction to Optimization | edX | Seoul National University | $54.00 | View → |
| 2 | L'essentiel de l'apprentissage profond | edX | University of Montreal | $120.00 | View → |
| 3 | Applications of Linear Algebra | edX | The Georgia Institute of Technology | $498.00 | View → |
| 4 | Mathematical Optimization for Engineers | edX | RWTH Aachen University | $119.00 | View → |
| 5 | Computer Science for Python Programming | edX | Harvard University | $466.20 | View → |
| 6 | Essential Math for AI Programming & Data Structures | edX | Columbia University | $135.00 | View → |
| 7 | Graph Algorithms in Genome Sequencing | edX | The University of California, San Diego | $150.00 | View → |
| 8 | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 9 | MSAI Central | edX | The University of Texas at Austin | — | View → |
| 10 | Quantum Computer and Quantum Internet Applications: Hands-on Training... | edX | Delft University of Technology | $270.00 | View → |
| 11 | Advanced: Generative AI for Developers | edX | Google Cloud | $229.50 | View → |
| 12 | Introduction to Generative AI | edX | Google Cloud | $25.00 | View → |
| 13 | String Processing and Pattern Matching Algorithms | edX | The University of California, San Diego | $150.00 | View → |
| 14 | How to Code: Complex Data | edX | University of British Columbia | $125.00 | View → |
| 15 | Algorithmic Design and Techniques | edX | The University of California, San Diego | $150.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 13 priced courses on this page run from $25.00 to $498.00, with the middle of the range around $150.00 — a spread of $473.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Seoul National University, University of Montreal and The Georgia Institute of Technology — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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