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Computational Thinking Courses

Computational thinking courses can help you learn problem decomposition, pattern recognition, algorithmic design, and abstraction techniques. You can build skills in logical reasoning, data analysis, and effective solution development across various applications, from programming to data science. Many courses introduce tools like Python, Scratch, and various simulation software, demonstrating how these skills can be applied to solve complex problems in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and software development.


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Popular Computational Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Web Design, Application Design, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    IE Business School

    Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Generative AI, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Research, Lifelong Learning, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Statistical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Washington

    Project Management Quickstart

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Matlab, AI Personalization, Debugging, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Management, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Network Analysis, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Agile Project Management, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning for Real Estate Price Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Property and Real Estate, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Real Estate, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational thinking courses

  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design: Coursera
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI: IE Business School
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
  • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University
  • Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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