(block 01) computational thinking and algorithms

Start your coding journey by mastering computational thinking. Learn how to solve complex problems like a software engineer using decomposition, abstraction, flowcharts, and pseudocode - the essential skills needed before writing your first computer programmes.

Every powerful app, video game, and automated system begins not with computer code, but with computational thinking. In this opening block, you will master the core problem-solving techniques used by software engineers. You will learn how to break complex real-world problems down into manageable pieces (decomposition) and strip away unnecessary clutter to focus on what really matters (abstraction). You will learn how to visually map out logic using industry-standard flowchart symbols, write precise step-by-step pseudocode algorithms, and test your logic to ensure your solutions run efficiently and correctly every time.