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Graph Theory Courses

Graph Theory courses can help you learn about vertices, edges, paths, and cycles, as well as concepts like connectivity and graph coloring. You can build skills in network analysis, algorithm design, and problem-solving techniques that apply to various fields such as computer science, biology, and social sciences. Many courses introduce tools like Python libraries for graph analysis, visualization software, and algorithms for optimizing network flows, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world data and complex systems.


Popular Graph Theory Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Graphing, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Traffic Flow Optimization, Program Development

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Python Programming, C and C++, Routing Protocols, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Graphing, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Programming Principles, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Algorithms

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Routing Protocols, Network Model

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (956) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Graphs and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Combinatorics, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Optimization, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Embeddings

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Network Analysis, NoSQL, Data Store, Data Science, Query Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Transformation, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Quantum computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (760) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Knowledge Graphs for RAG

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Storage, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Performance Testing, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Spatial Data Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (12K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Network Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Markov Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular graph theory courses

  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Graphs and Networks: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python: Packt
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Knowledge Graphs for RAG: DeepLearning.AI

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