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We compared 16 Searching courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $680.40. 14 of them teach the subject directly and 2 are built around a certification exam. 4 come from a named university or institution, including Stanford University, University of Colorado Boulder and Rice University. 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.

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  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Offered by Stanford University

    The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: asymptotic ("Big-oh") notation, sorting and searching, divide and conquer (master method, integer and matrix multiplication, closest pair), and randomized algori...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Building fast and highly performant data science applications requires an intimate knowledge of how data can be organized in a computer and how to efficiently perform operations such as sorting, searching, and indexing....

    $79.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Offered by Rice University

    Experienced Computer Scientists analyze and solve computational problems at a level of abstraction that is beyond that of any particular programming language. This two-part course builds on the principles that you learne...

    $79.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Building fast and highly performant data science applications requires an intimate knowledge of how data can be organized in a computer and how to efficiently perform operations such as sorting, searching, and indexing....

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    This course on Data Structures and Algorithms will equip you with fundamental concepts essential for programming and problem-solving. You'll explore a variety of data structures, their implementations, and the algorithms...

    $680.40
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    The Complete Splunk Fundamentals 1 Training Course

    Splunk Fundamentals 1: Master the Essentials from Industry LeadersWelcome to Ableversity's Splunk Fundamentals 1 course, where cutting-edge instruction meets world-class expertise. This comprehensive course is taught by...

    $19.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to Using and Learning Splunk

    We begin with covering the big tech landscape and where Splunk fits within that picture.  Splunk is the only development platform for true big data that preserves logs in their original unstructured format for fast...

    $19.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate

    Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Fundamentals 1

    In This course you will learn about the Splunk fundamentals. Splunk architecture and Basic understanding of its working.You will also learn about the Splunk fields, reports, searches and dashboards.After completing this...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate

    Python Programming with HackerRank: From Zero to Hero

    Master Python and Ace Technical Interviews with HackerRank Challenges: Prepare for Python Job Interview with Confidence.HackerRank is a popular platform for practicing coding skills and preparing for technical interviews...

    $59.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate

    Music Streaming Application in Xamarin Forms

    In this course we're going to create a Music Streaming Application with Xamarin Forms along with ll the backend functionality. So if you're a good C# programmer or if you have a basic knowledge of XAML, Xamarin Forms and...

    $99.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate

    Complete Guide to Python Data Structures & Algorithms Course

    Unlock the power of Python Data Structures and Algorithms and take your programming skills to the next level. This course is designed for beginners, intermediate programmers, and anyone looking to master efficient coding...

    $19.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to Dapps development with Rust and Foundry

    How to start developing new and improved Dapps with Rust?Let's learn the exciting optimizations possible with Rust, and let's start with algorithmic sufficiency first.Students will learn how to calculate algorithmic effi...

    $199.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Offered by Microsoft

    This course explores data structures and algorithms for back-end development, focusing on performance and scalability. You'll learn to analyze, implement, and optimize key structures and algorithms in .NET Core to effici...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Mastering Algorithms and Data Structures in Python

    Offered by CodeSignal

    Build intermediate Python skills in core algorithms and data structures used in technical interviews. Learn how to choose, implement, analyze, and explain common approaches to graph, tree, list, hashing, sorting, and sea...

    $60.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    [SPLK-1002]Splunk Core Certified Power User Pre-Exam

    The Splunk Core Certified Power User exam, referred to as [SPLK-1002], requires a deep understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use Splunk. This comprehensive course is designed for IT professio...

    $19.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    Splunk Core Certified Power User Certification Exam Practice

    Splunk Core Certified Power User Certification Exam Practice TestExpand your basic Splunk skill set with greater understanding of searching and reporting, creating objects, tags, models and more.Deliver more value as a p...

    $19.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 16 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $680.40, with the middle of the range around $59.99 — a spread of $660.41. 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 Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Stanford University, University of Colorado Boulder and Rice University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

2 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Searching from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

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