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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.


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Popular Computational Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Research, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing

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    Multiple educators

    Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Radiography, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Deep Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Fora da Caixa

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    O Músico Contemporâneo

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Planning, Post-Production, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Digital Signal Processing, Timelines, Collaboration, File Management, Problem Solving, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.1
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Coding with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Debugging, Python Programming, Semantic Web, Critical Thinking

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Storytelling, Multimedia

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Precision Medicine, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Deep Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Image Analysis, Embeddings, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care, Model Deployment, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Project Management, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Graph Theory, Big Data

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro: Coursera
  • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Liderança Fora da Caixa: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
  • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Coding with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder

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