THE PROBLEM

Why Following Tutorials Isn't Enough

Many aspiring programmers find themselves stuck in the "tutorial trap". They can follow along with step-by-step guides, but struggle when faced with real-world coding challenges. AlgoCademy bridges this gap by teaching you how to think like a programmer and approach complex problems systematically.

Watch how we teach problem-solving

Problem Breakdown Skills

Learn how to dissect complex coding challenges into manageable sub-problems, a crucial skill for tackling real-world issues.

Interactive Problem-Solving

Our platform goes beyond passive learning, engaging you in active problem-solving to build real coding skills.

Algorithmic Thinking

Develop the ability to create efficient, scalable solutions by understanding core algorithmic concepts and applying them to diverse problems.

OUR SOLUTION

Bridge the Gap Between Tutorials and Real Coding

At AlgoCademy, we've designed our platform to help you transition from simply following tutorials to solving real-world coding problems. We empower you with structured problem breakdown techniques and interactive challenges that build your confidence and skills.

Structured problem-solving approach that teaches you how to break down complex issues

Interactive coding challenges that simulate real-world scenarios

Step-by-step guidance on developing algorithmic thinking skills

Emphasis on understanding core concepts rather than just memorizing solutions

How Connor got a 6 figure job at Vanguard:

“After going through all the lessons, I gained the necessary skills to perform well at my on-sites. I crushed even the DP problems, which were my biggest fear. And thanks to that I landed offers from Microsoft and Uber. Thank you AlgoCademy!”

Cristina Radulescu

Senior Software Engineer at Uber

“AlgoCademy really helped me improve my problem solving skills and write incredibly clean code. I was worried it wouldn’t be done in time for my coding interviews, but the way the curriculum is structured made me progress very quickly. Thanks for your work!”

Connor Holland

Software Engineer at Vanguard

“Wow. I’ve been using AlgoCademy for a while and now I can finally solve coding questions on my own. This gave me the confidence I needed for my interviews, and guess what? I landed the offer at Samsung! You guys truly kick ass. High fives!”

Ankit Kumar

Software Engineer at Samsung

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of the surveyed Graduates have added between $10,000 and $50,000 to their salary

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of our Students say they’d recommend AlgoCademy to their friends

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of our Students are confident that AlgoCademy will help them advance in their careers

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of our Graduates enjoy their work more after joining AlgoCademy

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THE TEAM

Meet Your Instructors

You’ll learn how to code from instructors with over 20 years of combined experience in professional, competitive, and educational settings. They’ll teach you the algorithms to know for coding interviews and help you establish a clear approach to problem-solving.

Andrei Chiriac

Software Engineer & Instructor

Andrei has represented Romania in many international competitive programming contests. His highest achievement to date is winning the bronze medal at the Central European Olympiad in Informatics.

Andrei has also worked for Amazon and Keystone. Since 2015, he's been training students for the International Olympiad and preparing aspiring engineers to crush their coding interviews.

Fun fact: Andrei has a YouTube Channel and had the highest-rated course on Udemy before AlgoCademy was born.

Mircea Dima

Founder & CEO/CTO

Mircea has worked as a Software Engineer at companies including Facebook, Adobe, Ubisoft, and two NYC startups.

He has built many innovative products using algorithms and data structures, such as Autocorrect and Swipe Typing for the iOS keyboard, Music Recommendation Engine, and Real-Time Optimal Exchange Algorithm. Mircea has been a coding interview and competitive programming coach for over a decade.

Fun fact: Mircea has written a peer reviewed Scientific Paper on Algorithms.

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DIFFERENTIATORS

What sets AlgoCademy apart?

Unlike our competitors, AlgoCademy offers the most comprehensive, high-quality interactive coding platform, allowing students to see, step-by-step, what’s going right (and wrong) in their code, focused on the questions we know you’ll get asked in technical interviews. We’ll teach you how to write clean code using video instructions and interactive validators that check for quality.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Problem-Solving in Coding

Got questions about why you can follow tutorials but struggle with real challenges? We’ve got answers.

Why can I follow tutorials but struggle with real problems?

Tutorials provide step-by-step guidance, while real problems require you to break down the issue and devise a solution from scratch. This transition requires developing problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of programming concepts.

How does AlgoCademy help bridge this gap?

AlgoCademy focuses on teaching problem-solving strategies, algorithmic thinking, and how to approach complex coding challenges. Our interactive platform guides you through the process of breaking down problems and building solutions step-by-step.