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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


  • U

    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Share, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Demography, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Big Data, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel intermedio

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computational Thinking, Data Management, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Customising your models with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Design Research, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Systems Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Debugging, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Integrated Development Environments, Test Script Development, Schematic Diagrams, Simulations, Dataflow

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Management, New Product Development, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Share, Value Propositions, Network Model

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • International Business Environment: University of London
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Customising your models with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
  • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera
  • Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming: L&T EduTech

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