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, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Social Sciences, Bioinformatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    630 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    232K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Testing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    513 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months