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    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Javascript, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Research

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Student Engagement, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Brainstorming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse: University of Glasgow
  • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego

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