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About the Course

Computational thinking is the process of approaching a problem in a systematic manner and creating and expressing a solution such that it can
be carried out by a computer. But you don't need to be a computer scientist to think like a computer scientist! In fact, we encourage students
from any field of study to take this course. Many quantitative and data-centric problems can be solved using computational thinking and an
understanding of computational thinking will give you a foundation for solving problems that have real-world, social impact. In this course,
you will learn about the pillars of computational thinking, how computer scientists develop and analyze algorithms, and how s...
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Top reviews

AK

Dec 13, 2022

I recommend this course to everyone who wants to learn about Computation Thinking in an effortless manner. I am delighted with this course. Thanks to UPenn and Coursera for giving me this opportunity.

AW

Feb 3, 2019

The course is very well-designed and it helped me develop understand how to apply computational thinking in solving various types of problems as well as acquire basic skills of programming in Python.

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By HENGYAN T

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Feb 25, 2019

I learned the methods to solve the problem with computational thinking and the course is really great. I will recommend this course to my friends and colleagues.

By Yevgeny Y

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Nov 13, 2018

More than yet another programming crash course. The only requirements here are your brain and desire to solve real-world problems. Simple and clear for everyone.

By Chian Y L

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Mar 1, 2019

A very thorough and engaging experience for student. Lots of video and very good explanation of computer science concept and practical problems involving python

By Binny J

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Jun 21, 2021

It was a nice course. The content was very indulging, thought provoking, very good for beginners to get addicted slowly on Computational Thinking in every day.

By Steven Y

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Jul 29, 2020

Excellent and thoughtfully made introduction to computational thinking. It is a very useful launching point for getting into more advanced computing classes.

By Yaair A

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Apr 10, 2020

Great content and well explained. There's a gap of pace in week 4 where the python content is condensed in one week, making the last assignment a bit vague.

By Yashwant S

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Jan 14, 2019

This is a good short starter course for people leaping into IT and good refresher course for some. I could finish the audit (minus assignment) in two days

By Camilo J

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Feb 15, 2019

Great course for an introduction to Computer Science. Learned a lot and enjoyed even more. The quality of the material (video production) is really goof.

By Sana M

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Oct 18, 2022

Cleared all my hazy concepts about the basic programming skills which are required due to which I wasn't ever able to code. Now I think I can progress.

By Han X

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Feb 1, 2019

If you don't have programming experience, you may find the last module a bit challenge. But overall, it's a very good, structured, informative course.

By Jatin G

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May 12, 2020

A very interactive and beneficial course , I say that this is the best course one should take before starting programming and competitive programming

By Daniel M

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Feb 23, 2019

Great course for people new to computing, but also helpful for those who have dabbled in various languages but want to understand the bigger picture.

By Yacine B

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May 25, 2019

Excellent foundational knowledge for problem solving, especially as it pertains to computer science, while not limited to it. Highly recommended.

By Samuel K

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Jun 8, 2020

This was a great introduction to computational thinking. All the lessons were clear and thorough and the quizzes/assignments were enlightening.

By Yingyue C

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Jan 18, 2020

very solid introduction about the logic & computational thinking, which made the programming part later in the course makes a lot more sense.

By Donrapee S

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Jul 12, 2020

great course :). It would be perfect if you can increase more volume for instructor. It's I really can'y hear the course while I'm in Subway

By chris y

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Jul 28, 2019

helps student to think and approach problems in any field of studies. great starting course for student wants to get into computer science.

By Anirudh E

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Jul 4, 2022

A great course for all types of people (let them be beginners to computing or people with prior knowledge).

Definitely recommend the course

By Liu Y

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May 8, 2020

I would definitely recommend this course for its step-by-step training for computational thinking. I learned a lot from each assignment!

By Masafumi S

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Aug 5, 2019

This was my first time to think deeply about programming. I think this is a great course! I would defiantly like to recommend to people.

By Hassan M

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Jan 31, 2021

The course was very well designed. The video lectures led into the quizzes and assignments well. I had a lot of fun taking the course.

By Mingming Z

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Jun 15, 2019

The instructors explains the concepts of programming very well. Love this course. A great compact programming 101 class for beginners!

By Carlos T

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Feb 14, 2021

Great course! IThis is a great course if you have no previous knowledge on algorithms and computational thinking! Highly recommended!

By Lanxi L

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Jul 22, 2020

Great course for beginners! I have gained a basic understanding of computer science, which really inspires me to dive into the area.

By vishnu b

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May 21, 2020

Very well designed course, all doubts were cleared in very efficiently by the TAs.

great introductory course for Python programming !