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Critical Thinking Courses

Critical thinking courses can help you learn logical reasoning, argument analysis, problem-solving techniques, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and constructing coherent arguments. Many courses introduce tools such as logic diagrams and critical analysis frameworks, which help you apply these skills in various contexts, from academic writing to everyday decision-making.


Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Liderazgo e innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Video Production, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Collaboration

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Object Localization with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    116 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Business Process

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    Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Strategic Planning, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Tensorflow, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Healthcare Ethics, Telehealth, Health Informatics

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Design Research, User Research, Innovation, Creativity

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals:Ā Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Liderazgo e innovación:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders:Ā Vanderbilt University
  • Object Localization with TensorFlow:Ā Coursera
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Strategic Technology Management:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Need for Systems Engineering:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products:Ā University of California San Diego
  • Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations:Ā Duke University
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare:Ā Coursera

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