Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking is a problem-solving process that involves various techniques like understanding and defining the problem, breaking it down into manageable parts, finding patterns, abstracting the problem to disregard unnecessary information, and developing a step-by-step solution. Coursera's Computational Thinking catalogue helps you to develop this fundamental skill set used in computer science and data analysis. You'll learn how to approach complex problems systematically, create effective algorithms, and improve your abilities in pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking. This skill is critical for software engineers, programmers, data scientists, and anyone looking to leverage computational methods for problem-solving and decision-making.
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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, JSON, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Web Development, Data Structures, JSON, Javascript, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, File Management, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Software Development, Web Development Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Design, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, Data Management, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Probability & Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Computational Thinking, Predictive Modeling, Control Systems

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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