Top college admission is guaranteed at this level. Learn advanced algorithms and their use to qualify for the national team.

At this level, most students know exactly what they need to do to improve their chances for the next step. Our Platinum Training Program aims to provide the theoretical and practical support you seek. Once you complete the program, you will be able to challenge yourself with past USACO Platinum and IOI problems.

Each class includes several problems from past USACO contests. After presenting a problem, the instructor guides students toward a viable solution through critical questions and helpful hints. At the end of the discussion, the instructor presents a comprehensive solution focusing on the topics of the day. Students are expected to implement the solutions as homework.

Problem Solving classes are classes that help students master the problem solving skills necessary to pass the target exams. This is as opposed to the Foundation Classes where curriculum elements are systematically introduced from scratch. You can take any number of Problem Solving classes. However, you should observe their order as they feature increasingly harder problems.

The training program follows a structured sequence of modules, each loosely building upon the concepts introduced in the preceding module. So they are recommended to be taken in the presented order.

Foundations
Problem Solving
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New Contestants

If you recently qualified for Platinum level, stack up with new algorithms with the Foundations modules. If you already know the listed algorithms, take the Problem Solving class.

One-to-one Instruction

For customized instruction tailored for your specific needs, we will arrange one of our top champions to coach you to success.

Foundations
$600.00
for 12 lessons
Only
$25.00
per hour.
Includes pdf course materials or textbook. Promotions are calculated and shown in the cart. Lessons are 120.00 minutes long.
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We also offer 1-on-1 and small group tutoring for all courses in our catalog. Contact us with the student or group current preparation level, and we’ll create a study plan to help reach their goals.

Platinum Foundations module covers the following and their closely related algorithms that provides essential tools and methods for solving complex problems in a wide range of domains, from graph theory and optimization to cryptography and machine learning.

Dynamic Programming Optimizations
Combinatorics
Advance Range Queries
Heavy-Light Decomposition
Centroid Decomposition
Strongly Connected Components
Advanced Computational Geometry

The Platinum Problem Solving class reviews past USACO and IOI problems that explore a wide range of topics across the board. This class is very helpful for new qualifiers to see how experts approach the problems at this level.

Code in your preferred language

The class is language agnostic. Instructors use pseudo language when necessary to explain programming concepts. They can assist C++ and Java users when they need help.

Hundred USACO and IOI Problems

This module includes about 100 detailed USACO Platinum and IOI level problems categorized by the primary concept involved in their solutions.

Self Paced classes are saved version of a recently conducted live class. The self paced class include the same materials as the live version such as lecture notes, problems, and their solutions. Additionally, full length recordings of the lectures are provided in lieu of the live sessions with the instructor.

Study Anytime, Learn at Your Own Pace!

For flexible pacing, self-paced classes are ideal. You can accelerate, slow down, or revisit recorded lectures as often as you like.

Get Help When Needed

You can ask questions in the class discussion forums, where most are answered by our instructors within a day.

Automatic Grading

You get immediate feedback when you submit your code into our system. For Math classes, multiple choice quizzes are graded automatically.

Full Solutions Provided

We provide detailed solutions to all problems of the class in pdf or text format. You don't need to purchase a separate textbook to check your work.

Access for the Lifetime of the Class

You have guaranteed access to the class for one calendar year. Beyond that, you get free access upon request if the class is still offered.

Progress Checkpoints

You can track your progress with built-in midterm and final exams that mirror official contests, with automatic scoring for instant feedback.