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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.

Popular Computational Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Drive Innovation and Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking, New Product Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Creative Problem-Solving, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Innovation, Problem Solving, Project Controls

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Project Design, Critical Thinking, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Training Programs, Developing Training Materials, AI Integrations, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research and Design, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UiPath

    UiPath Orchestrator and Capstone Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Context Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, User Interface (UI), Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Analytics, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Development, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Art & Science of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Design and Product, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Educational Materials, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Science and Research, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Oracle Cloud, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Oracle Cloud Applications, AI literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Business Implications of AI: Full course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Software, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Drive Innovation and Growth: Harvard Business Review
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for Learning and Development: Coursera
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • UiPath Orchestrator and Capstone Projects: UiPath
  • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
  • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations: Oracle

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