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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


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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java

    ★ 4.9 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Intelligence, General Mathematics, Diversity Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

    ★ 4.8 (759) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, Java

    ★ 4.6 (5.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Princeton University

    Analytic Combinatorics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Model, Database Design, Big Data, Graphing, Apache Spark, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Store, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

    ★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Algorithms, Probability, Computer Science

    ★ 3.3 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (189) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Stanford University

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

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

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (253) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Data Structures: University of California San Diego
  • Analytic Combinatorics: Princeton University
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder

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