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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Design, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Computer-Aided Design, Hazard Analysis, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Presentations, Proposal Development, Market Opportunities, Technology Strategies, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Plan Execution

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SoFi

    Managing Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Mortgage Loans, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, General Lending, Payment Processing and Collection, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Goal Setting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Prioritization

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management Framework, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Mapping, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Process Optimization

    ★ 3.7 (27) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Risk Mitigation, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Prioritization, Proposal Development, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
  • Negotiation Strategies and Styles : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Managing Debt: SoFi
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques: Packt
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM

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