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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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    Packt

    Liminal Thinking: Shaping Beliefs for Personal Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Empowerment, Open Mindset, Learning Theory, Dealing With Ambiguity, Business Transformation, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Change Management, Behavior Management, Leadership and Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Innovative And Disruptive Thinking For Market Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Creative Thinking, Visionary, Ideation, Open Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Business Technologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Business Risk Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Usability, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, IT Automation, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Data Processing, Robotics, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Information Management, Document Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Lifelong Learning, AI powered creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Information Architecture, File Management, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, AI literacy, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Writing and Editing, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Experimentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Critical Thinking: The Human Skill AI Can't Replace

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Decisiveness, Brainstorming, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Psychology, Application Frameworks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Research, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Alex Genadinik

    Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decisiveness, Logical Reasoning, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Small Data

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Liminal Thinking: Shaping Beliefs for Personal Growth: Packt
  • Innovative And Disruptive Thinking For Market Disruption: Alex Genadinik
  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian: Packt
  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Critical Thinking: The Human Skill AI Can't Replace: STARWEAVER
  • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
  • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity: IE Business School

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