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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 Virginia

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Innovation

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    Starweaver

    Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Services, Social Media, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization

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    Packt

    Prompt Engineering For Everyone with ChatGPT and GPT-4

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, Instructional Strategies, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Creativity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Patient-centered Care, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking, Neurology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Process Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Business Priorities, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Jupyter, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Salesforce Anti-Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, CI/CD, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Systems Architecture, Continuous Integration, Code Review, Relational Databases, Software Technical Review, Integration Testing, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Design, Maintainability, Enterprise Architecture, Diagram Design, System Design and Implementation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Cross Platform Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Transformation: University of Virginia
  • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver
  • Prompt Engineering For Everyone with ChatGPT and GPT-4: Packt
  • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
  • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Salesforce Anti-Patterns: Packt

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