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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Future Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Surveys, Survey Creation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Simulations, Forecasting, Contingency Planning, Strategic Planning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Project Design, Systems Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Organizational Change

    ★ 4.1 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Resource Allocation, Business Research, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Text Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Network Model, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Statistical Methods

    ★ 3.2 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Image Quality, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Post-Production, Planning, Research, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking

    ★ 3.8 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Sustainable Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Planning, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · 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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Program Finance and Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Excel Formulas, Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Problem Solving

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

  • G

    Google

    The Importance of Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Preprocessing, Record Keeping

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Modern Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Python Programming, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls

    ★ 2.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Future Studies: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera
  • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Business Strategies: Coursera
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Program Finance and Investment: Microsoft
  • The Importance of Integrity: Google

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