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Click Start by the University of Leeds - An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

Hone your computer science skills and gain practical applications for solving complex problems with logic. This course is free and open to all ages!

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Free
Short Course
Provider:
University of Leeds
Course length:
6-8 hours per course
Delivery method:
Online
Price:
Free
Subjects: Computer Science, Digital Skills
Age range: Open to all ages

Build a Strong Foundation in Computer Logic

This flexible and free two-week course from the University of Leeds explores propositional logic and its role in computer science.

Master Logical Thinking
Learn how propositional logic and truth tables help solve real-world problems and streamline algorithms.

Apply Logic in Practice
Use logical reasoning to tackle puzzles and develop problem-solving skills for intelligent systems.

Learn from Computing Experts
Gain insights from University of Leeds specialists and expand your digital skills for a tech-driven future.

This free course is part of Click Start, a nationwide training programme developed by the Institute of Coding (IoC), a national collaboration of universities, employers and charities and funded by Nominet – the public benefit company and guardians of the .UK namespace.

The programme, which launched in 2023, helps to tackle the UK’s digital skills gap by offering skills and training to more than 26,500 learners across the country who may not have previously had opportunities.

If you sign up to a Click Start programme, you’ll also get access to GetMyFirstDigitalJob, an online platform designed to help you find and land a digital job. It’s your new hub for jobs, support, and guidance for your digital career.

You’ll get access to job opportunities from employers looking for fresh talent, and a dedicated careers coach who’ll give you one-on-one support to guide you through your job search journey. There’s also learning modules to boost your employability skills in the areas you need them most, and exclusive live events where you can get your questions answered by experts from across the digital industry.

There’s never been a better reason to join a Click Start programme!

GetMyFirstDigitalJob was built by BCS and The Talent People to support the Click Start programme.

The Click Start by University of Leeds programme covers digital skills, as well as personal and professional development, designed to help you apply for a new job or access new opportunities with better pay.

This course takes 6-8 hours to complete, and you can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, from the comfort of your home. All learning is self-guided, so you might do the course in less time!

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What will I learn?

Course Introduction

Discover the world of logic and its real-world applications. Explore propositions, learn to describe situations with propositional logic, and create truth tables.

An introduction to propositoinal logic

Explore propositional logic. Learn to combine statements using “and,” “or,” and “not.” Create rules, optimise code, and prove correctness. Detect bugs and build AI systems with this essential toolkit.

Using logical operators to create more complex expressions

Learn about compound propositions. Explore how to combine propositions into complex logic expressions. Learn to describe disjunction, negation, and implication and analyse a truth table.

Using logic to solve puzzles

Apply logic to solve puzzles. Engage in logical reasoning to sharpen thinking skills. Identify and model propositions. Use logical reasoning to solve a puzzle. Build truth tables and solve the mystery of the stolen cookies.

Sharing your detective skills

Explain how to model and solve the puzzle to a friend or family member. Practise and reinforce your learning by teaching others to apply logic to solve puzzles.

University of Leeds are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

  • Unlimited access to this course
  • Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
  • Tests to validate your learning
  • A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible
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FAQS

Anyone can do this computer science programme. However, Click Start is designed to support under-represented groups. The aim is to give you the digital skills you need to find new opportunities. Or get better pay. Or simply do what you want to do in life.

To start this free course now simply click here to join

All you need is an open mind. You don’t need experience. You don’t need to have been to university. All you need is curiosity and be ready to learn new things. Maybe you want a new direction? Maybe you want to upskill? Maybe you want a raise or promotion in your current role? Click Start gives you the head start you need.

It’s completely free. And no, there’s no catch. This programme has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Coding (IoC) and has been funded by Nominet to help reduce the UK’s digital skills gap.

This course is run by the University of Leeds, and the courses are hosted on the Future Learn platform. The Click Start programme was developed by the Institute of Coding and is funded by Nominet.

Free
Short Course
Provider:
University of Leeds
Course length:
6-8 hours per course
Delivery method:
Online
Price:
Free
Subjects: Computer Science, Digital Skills
Age range: Open to all ages