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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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    Illinois Tech

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Resource Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Test Case

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Python Programming

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Pipelines

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Análisis de situaciones de negocio

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Market Share, People Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Complex Problem Solving, Brand Management, Leadership and Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic and Inclusive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Personal Development, Team Building, Resilience, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Business Ethics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 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

  • Competitive Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
  • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
  • Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Análisis de situaciones de negocio: IESE Business School
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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