Algorithms for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Data Structures and Problem-Solving

Algorithms are the foundation of all computing — and understanding them is one of the most valuable skills you can learn.

This beginner-friendly course teaches you how algorithms work, how they solve problems, and how they power the technology we use every day.

You’ll explore the core ideas behind modern computing, including sorting data, searching, graph navigation, recursion, heuristics, and time-complexity. You’ll also work with essential data structures such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

The course includes clear lessons, hands-on Python examples, step-by-step problem-solving exercises, and practical demonstrations. Everything is designed for beginners with no prior coding experience.

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how computers think — and you’ll be able to design and evaluate simple algorithms on your own.

What You’ll Learn

• How algorithms solve everyday problems
• How to break down complex tasks logically
• How sorting and searching algorithms work
• How to use key data structures
• How graphs power maps, social networks, and search engines
• How Google’s PageRank algorithm is built
• How big data systems use MapReduce
• Basic Python tools for experimenting with algorithms

Who This Course Is For

• Students learning computer science foundations
• Parents exploring tech literacy for their children
• Beginners preparing for AI, coding, or data careers
• Anyone who wants to understand how technology works at a deeper level

No experience required — just curiosity.