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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Brainstorming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Game Theory, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Computational Thinking, Economics, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Data Analysis Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Data Processing, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks