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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


  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Sustainability Standards, Market Analysis, Investments, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Market Dynamics, Oil and Gas, Portfolio Management, Sustainable Development, Credit Risk, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Sustainable Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Construction Management, Sustainable Architecture, Construction Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Facility Management, Sustainable Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Stormwater Management, Building Information Modeling, Project Design, Sustainability Standards, Building Services Engineering, Project Performance

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Roadmap para a Estratégia

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership Studies, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Application Security, DevSecOps, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cloud Security, Encryption, Authentications

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.5 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Value Propositions, Operating Cost, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management

    ★ 4.5 (58) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Data Analytics for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Analytics, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operations Research, Internet Of Things, Model Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization

    ★ 4.9 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Human Decision Making and its Biases

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Data Literacy, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Cooperation, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Box Plots, Substance Abuse, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design & Evaluate Logistics Systems for Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Gap Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Coordination

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations: Interactive Brokers
  • Sustainable Construction Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Roadmap para a Estratégia: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Pearson
  • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Introduction to Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Analytics for Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College
  • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics

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