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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Project Schedules, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Probability & Statistics, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement and Optimization

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration

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

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Performance Tuning, Python Programming, NumPy, Jupyter

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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Paid media, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing Tools, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Training Programs, Developing Training Materials, AI Integrations, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Automation

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resource Policies, Tax Management, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Assistance Programs, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Equity, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Managed Care, Administration, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Automation, Responsible AI, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Utilize Survey Monkey as an Evaluation Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Analysis, User Feedback, Employee Training, Events and Conferences, Program Evaluation, Driving engagement, User Accounts

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IE Business School

    Why Scale a Startup?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Risk Appetite, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Operational Analysis, Business Marketing, Leadership and Management

    ★ 4.1 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Marketing in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Branding, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    商管統計資料分析一 (Analytics for Business and Management (I))

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Transformation, Estimation, Model Evaluation

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase: SkillUp
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • GenAI for Learning and Development: Coursera
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks: University of Michigan
  • Utilize Survey Monkey as an Evaluation Tool: Coursera
  • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School

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