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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


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    University of California, Irvine

    Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Economics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, Java, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Instructing, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Structures: University of California San Diego
  • Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive: Macquarie University

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