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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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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods

    4.7
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, IT Management, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Sales

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainability Reporting, Project Accounting, Project Finance, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Verification And Validation, Estimation, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Systems Design, Complex Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Proactivity, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    510 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Data Analytics and Databases on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Amazon Web Services, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Databases, Business Analytics, NoSQL, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Data Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    Microsoft

    Perform data science with Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Model Deployment, Machine Learning Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis

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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente: University of Virginia
  • Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: Michigan State University
  • Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data Analytics and Databases on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Perform data science with Azure Databricks: Microsoft

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