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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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    Lund University

    Digital Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Apple iOS, Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services

    4.6
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    570 reviews

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Care Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Systems Of Measurement

    4.5
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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Culture, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.7
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    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Presentations, Web Design, User Centered Design, Research Design, Prototyping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Deep Learning, AI Workflows, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
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    377 reviews

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.6
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    702 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

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    104 reviews

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    Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

    Machine Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Embeddings, Multilingualism, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Value Propositions

    4.6
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Business Models: Lund University
  • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
  • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
  • Google UX Design: Google
  • Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Wharton Business Foundations Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategic Management - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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