I/O-efficient algorithms

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European Institute of Innovation and Technology via Coursera

Learn algorithmic techniques from the I/O concepts with this certification course on I/O-efficient algorithms by Coursera.

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Expert

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 3 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The I/O-efficient algorithms online course is an EIT digital-based course instructed by Dr Mark de Berg through a wholly online platform for learning with Coursera. The entire programme runs for a duration of 9 hours offering a verified certificate. The I/O-efficient algorithms syllabus will progress through three weeks starting with a curriculum starting with an introduction, cache algorithms, replacement policies and efficient sorting.

The course will be taught in the English language with subtitles in English, Spanish, Russian, French and Portuguese. The  I/O-efficient algorithms by Coursera are planned as advanced level coursework with flexible deadlines for completion. The candidates will need to have some basic prerequisite in the area of mathematics and algorithms to be eligible to enrol for the programme.

The highlights

  • Verified credential (or) certificate
  • Extensively online programme
  • English medium of instruction
  • EIT digital curriculum
  • Advanced level coursework
  • Five language subtitles for the course
  • Flexible deadline-based programme
  • Duration of three weeks

Program offerings

  • Quizzes
  • Video lectures
  • Course notes
  • Practice exercises.

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

The fees for the course I/O-efficient algorithms is -

HeadAmount in INR
Certificate feesRs. 2,435

 

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

certificate fees

₹2,435

Who it is for

The I/O-efficient algorithms programme is for the following

  • Candidates who wish to learn and solve the issues experience in the I/O operations using a simplified memory hierarchy. 

Eligibility criteria

Education

No proper information has been provided with this I/O-efficient algorithms certification but the candidate will need to be strong in the fundamentals of mathematics, algorithms, calculus, probability, data structures, sorting algorithms and graph terminology.

Certification Qualification Details

Students must pass the weekly module quizzes and reading materials to be considered for this I/O-efficient algorithms certification.

What you will learn

Knowledge of algorithms

The I/O-efficient algorithms programme is planned for the following:

  • The I/O-efficient algorithms certification syllabus will introduce the candidates to the algorithms with an example to analyse the algorithm running time influenced by I/O behaviour.
  • The candidates will learn the two techniques to design I/O algorithms with an example and practice exercise.
  • The candidates will learn about the tile-based approach for cache-aware algorithm and recursive approach for cache-oblivious algorithm
  • The candidate will be enlightened about the internal memory block removal using the replacement policy. 
  • The candidates will learn about the efficiency of MergeSort in I/O algorithms and its adaptation to make it much more efficient.

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

Videos
  • Why I/O-efficient Algorithms
  • The basic I/O-model
  • Analyzing algorithms in the I/O-model
  • Analyzing algorithms in the I/O-model, II
  • Cache-aware versus cache-oblivious algorithms
Reading
  • Course notes 1.1 and 1.2
Practice Exercise
  • Introduction

Module 2: Designing cache-aware and cache-oblivious algorithms

Videos
  • The matrix-transposition problem
  • A cache-aware algorithm for matrix transposition
  • A cache-oblivious algorithm for matrix transposition
Reading
  • Course notes 1.3
Practice Exercise
  • Designing cache-aware and cache-oblivious algorithms

Module 3: Replacement Policies

Video
  • Replacement Policies
Reading
  • Course notes 1.4
Practice Exercise
  • Replacement policies

Module 4: I/O-efficient sorting

Videos
  • I/O-Efficient sorting, I
  • I/O-Efficient sorting, II
Reading
  • Course notes chapter 2
Practice Exercise
  • I/O-efficient sorting

Module 5: I/O-efficient data structures

Videos
  • Efficient searching I: B-Trees
  • Efficient searching II: Buffer Trees
  • I/O-Efficient Priority queues
Reading
  • Course notes 3.1
Practice Exercise
  • I/O-Efficient Data Structures

Module 6: Time-Forward Processing

Videos
  • Evaluating local functions on a DAG
  • Evaluating local function on a DAG: I/O-analysis
  • Time-forward processing
  • Computing maximal independent sets
Reading
  • Course notes 3.2
Practice Exercise
  • I/O-Efficient Function Evaluation on a DAG

Admission details


Filling the form

To enroll and earn the certificate in this I/O-efficient algorithms online programme, the candidate will need to follow the protocol described below in a step-by-step manner.

Step 1: To start an application in the programme, the applicant has to go to the website mentioned below.

Step 2: Students must select the option to "Enroll" from the bottom menu, and then click "Next".

Step 3: The applicant must then fill out the required details in the application or enrollment form and submit it. 

Step 4: Before starting to learn the lectures in the verified pathway, the candidates must first pay the course fee in order to gain access to them.

Scholarship Details

Coursera offers financial assistance to students who cannot pay the course fee. The candidates should apply for it by visiting the Financial Aid page to the left of the "Enroll" button. After application submission, the approved candidates will be notified.

How it helps

The I/O-efficient algorithms certification benefits the applicant towards learning about some of the key concepts in I/O algorithms in areas of design techniques and replacement policy. The candidate will gain hands-on familiarity through the practice exercises in I/O algorithms. The programme requires a great degree of eligibility to enroll and complete which makes it a much-sought credential in the industry.

The course instructor Mr. Mark de Berg is one of the well-known experts in the area of data structures and algorithms and the certificate being signed by him acts as a great identifier among the peer circles and job networks. It also makes it a valuable addition to the candidate's resume and also in job networking circles, both online and in person.

The candidate may be able to share the credential with potential recruiters and recruiting professionals who are searching for candidates with particular skills qualifications. The portfolio of the candidate gets well enhanced with the chances of him or her landing in a better job position. The candidate might also be able to negotiate a higher wage or a promotion to the role and will have a significant advantage over his or her colleagues in terms of role advancement or pay hike.

Instructors

Dr Mark de Berg
Professor
EIT Digital

Other Bachelors, PGD in Engineering, Ph.D

FAQs

Does Coursera have any resources to provide financial assistance in this programme?

Coursera provides financial aid to those who are unable to afford the I/O-efficient algorithms training fee. Candidates can apply by going to the Financial Aid website, which is located to the left of the "Enroll" tab.

What if the candidate is not comfortable with English being the medium of instruction and prefers to have Russian?

Although the course is exclusively taught in English, it offers subtitles for aiding the course learning in five languages including Russian, Portuguese, French, English and Spanish.

What are the prerequisite skills or knowledge that students must possess in order to earn this certification?

In order to participate in the I/O-efficient algorithms certification programme, the candidate must be well aware of the basics in algorithms, mathematics, probability, calculus, sorting algorithms, data structures, and graph terminology.

What kind of access do auditing students get from this course?

Students who audit the I/O-efficient algorithms programme will be able to get full access to all the lectures but no grading on any practice exercises or quizzes.

What is the candidate's approach to enrolling in the study programme?

To enroll, the applicant must use the connection below to register for the programme. https://www.coursera.org/learn/io-efficient-algorithms

In this programme, what are the advantages of securing a validated credential?

The certification obtained in this I/O-efficient algorithms online course can be added to the candidate's portfolio, resume and CV, as well as shared across a number of online networking sites including Linkedin.

What are some of the key areas discussed in this course work?

Candidates will be introduced to the algorithms along with approaches to design them and get well knowledge in replacement policies and sorting strategies.

What are the advantages of the course's adjustable or flexible deadline approach?

The I/O-efficient algorithms certification benefits the candidates as they will be able to learn and complete the required assessments and quizzes in a very practical manner.

What is the total planned duration of this programme?

To obtain the verified certification, the coursework is split into four module parts and takes a total of 9 hours to complete.

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