Mathematical Thinking Courses and Certifications

Terence Tao Teaches Mathematical Thinking

Learn how to deconstruct challenges, use storytelling as a tool, and discover solutions, whether you’re trying to level up in a computer game or just catch your plane on time.

• MasterClass
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

51 reviews

A key feature of mathematical thinking is thinking outside-the-box – a valuable ability in today’s world. This course helps to develop that crucial way of thinking.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up

5 reviews

Increase your quantitative reasoning skills through a deeper understanding of probability and statistics.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

UC San Diego's 26-week course on Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science. Learn through interactive puzzles and programming examples, covering topics like graph theory and cryptography.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

UC San Diego;  Higher School of Economics

Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

2230 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of mathematical thinking in computer science with this 6-week course from UC San Diego. Learn key tools in discrete mathematics and apply them to real programming questions.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CrashCourse

Statistics by CrashCourse

In 44 episodes, Adriene Hill teaches you Statistics! This course is based on the 2018 AP Statistics curriculum and introduces everything from basic descriptive statistics to data collection to hot topics in data analysis like Big Data and neural networks.

• Independent
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Insights into Mathematics

An Introduction to Abstract Algebra - Abstract Algebra Math Foundations

Explore the foundations of abstract algebra with Insights into Mathematics. Understand groups, rings, fields, vector spaces, and more in less than an hour.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Number `E' by Tanvi Jain

Explore the number 'e', its history, and applications in this 2-hour program by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Ideal for first-year students with a major in Mathematics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Models of Thinking Using Math

In this TEDx talk, experienced math teacher Radka Gencheva demonstrates how math is applicable in everyday life, making it accessible and engaging. Duration:

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

How Not to Be Wrong - The Power of Mathematical Thinking

Explore the power of mathematical thinking with Jordan Ellenberg in this short program by The Royal Institution. Uncover the hidden maths in everyday life.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico

228 ratings at Coursera

Join Tecnológico de Monterrey's 4-week course to strengthen your pre-university math skills, focusing on the cubic model, with the integration of digital technologies.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to Contemporary Math

Explore the beauty and utility of modern mathematics with the University at Buffalo's 15-week course, designed for non-math majors to enhance their quantitative and analytical skills.

• Independent
• 15 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

数学之旅 The Journey of Mathematics

课程从问题开始揭示一些数学思想形成的过程，和听众一起从思想上重走一遍前辈们走过的路，体会数学抽象的魅力。 In this course I share the processes which formed the core concepts of mathematical philosophy, walking with students as they experience, learn and enjoy mathematical abstraction.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathe-MOOC: Mathematisch denken!

Methodisch ausgefeilter Doppel-MOOC mit Geometrie und Arithmetik. Du möchtest mathematisch denken lernen? Sei Kiebitz, Anpacker oder Formalisierer: Du hast die Wahl!

• iversity
• 15 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Mathematik Online-Kurs - Mathematisch denken!

Explore mathematical thinking through problem-solving, defining concepts, and proving theorems in arithmetic and geometry. Engage with meditative puzzles and gain insights into math's foundational structures. Suitable for all levels.

• iversity
• Finished
• Free Online Course