This eight-week program is designed to teach you the major concepts in the Bronze division of USACO.

Class Structure

Each week, we'll introduce one topic in Bronze, and we'll provide a series of curated problems related to that topic in incremental difficulty. Every problem will come with video and code solutions in C++ and Java (Python coming soon). You'll get access to all 8 weeks of curriculum at once.

1. Time Complexity and Rectangle Geometry
2. Data Structures and Simulation
3. Basic Complete Search
4. Complete Search with Recursion
5. Sorting, Sets, and Maps
6. Ad Hoc Problems
7. Greedy Algorithms
8. Introduction to Graphs

Target Audience

This class is targeted to people who are familiar with the basics of programming (ie. for loops, etc), but are new to USACO. This class teaches you the major concepts needed for Bronze. If you are already familiar with Bronze concepts, this class will likely be too easy for you.

Additionally, this class is heavily video-based. If you learn better through text, you may want to use the USACO Guide instead.

Programming Language

Both C++ and Java have first-class support. Python is also supported, but we're still working on adding Python videos to some sections.

Pricing

These classes are not for profit -- instructors are unpaid and volunteer their time to help USACO contestants. We ask for a $25 fee to help support the creation of these classes and the infrastructure for the resources we provide such as the USACO Guide. If you're unable to pay, you can apply for financial aid.

How is this different from the Guide?

These classes follow the Guide curriculum, but are video-based rather than text-based. We also selected a subset of the most important Guide problems rather than using all of them.

How do I promote from Bronze to Silver?

First, you should take this course so you know all the major Bronze concepts. Then, you'll need to practice with old USACO problems (or USACO Guide problems). The goal of taking this course is to make you able to attempt Bronze problems and understand editorials when you get stuck.

Important: Read before purchasing!

1. If you already know all the Bronze concepts, this class may be too easy for you.

2. The content of this course is extremely similar to the USACO Guide, which is free. The difference is that this course is video-based rather than text-based. If you're learning fine with the USACO Guide, there is no need to take this class.

3. We plan to release this course for free at some point in the far future. Purchasing this course now gives you early access to the course and supports our nonprofit initiative. We'll use your feedback to improve the course.