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    Develop algorithmic thinking to approach and solve problems systematically. Learn to design efficient algorithms and analyze their complexity.

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Storytelling, User Research, Business Modeling, Collaboration

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Problem Management, Computer Science

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

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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Software Development, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Clemson University

      Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Design Strategies, Probability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

      4.4
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Qualitative Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Code Review, Software Development, Prototyping, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Engineering, Javascript, Version Control, Programming Principles, Program Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact: University of Glasgow
    • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
    • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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