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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

    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java Programming, Java, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Spatial Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Simulations, Performance Tuning

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Solutions, Ideation, Timelines, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 778 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (778) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.2 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Case Studies, Health Technology, Critical Thinking

    4.3 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    IA Para Todos (Português)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, AI literacy, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Positive Behavior Support, Speech Therapy, Behavior Management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education and Training, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mental and Behavioral Health, Teaching, Communication, Learning Theory, Child Development, Classroom Management, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Proactivity, Data Collection, Learning Strategies

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Culture Transformation, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Journey Mapping, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Guest Relations, Customer Analysis, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Sustainable Business, Collaboration

    4.4 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (125) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    2.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Performance Tuning, Agentic Workflows, Proposal Development, Agentic systems, Performance Testing, Computational Thinking, Tool Calling, Performance Analysis, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation

    4.4 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
  • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact: Coursera
  • IA Para Todos (Português): DeepLearning.AI
  • Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management: STARWEAVER
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego

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