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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


  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

    4.7 stars, 231 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights

    4.6 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), Public Health, Data Preprocessing

    4.8 stars, 368 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, 3D Assets

    4.9 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Business & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning

    4.6 stars, 117 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (117) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Deep Learning with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Synthesis

    4.9 stars, 316 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 708 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (708) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational thinking courses

  • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs: Whizlabs
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.: Michigan State University
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech

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