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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention 

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Workforce Development, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Driving engagement, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommuting, Recognizing Others, Staff Management, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, User Flows, Software Documentation, Persona Development

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Storytelling, Multimedia

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Network Performance Management

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Autoencoders, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Debugging, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Urban Land Economics and Real Estate Market Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Land Management, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Investment Management, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Economics, Market Trend, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Deep Learning with Python: CNN, ANN & RNN

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Data Processing, Model Optimization, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Transformation, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Statistical Visualization, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Random Forest Algorithm, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 3.9 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention : Coursera
  • Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World : IBM
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt
  • Foundations of Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • Urban Land Economics and Real Estate Market Dynamics: Coursera
  • Deep Learning with Python: CNN, ANN & RNN: EDUCBA

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