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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Software Development, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Methodologies, Platform As A Service (PaaS), GitHub
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, GitHub, OpenAI, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming, Innovation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Docker (Software), ChatGPT, Google Gemini, OpenAI, Development Environment, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI, Git (Version Control System), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms, Information Privacy
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Bedrock, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Application Development, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Commercialization, API Design, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, File Systems, Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Linux, Data Sharing, OS Process Management, Communication Systems, Artificial Intelligence
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Scripting, LLM Application, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours