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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

    California Institute of the Arts

    Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, English Language, Language Learning

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Project Management

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Human Centered Design, Economic Development, Financial Inclusion, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Business Modeling, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Environment and Resource Management, Labor Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Use AI Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI literacy, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Problem Solving, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (3.6K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • I

    IE Business School

    Brand and Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Management, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Design and Product, Demand Planning, Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Estimation, Consumer Behaviour, Portfolio Management, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Graphing, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Algorithms

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Decision Foundations & Diagnostic Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Root Cause Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
  • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Fashion Values: Economy: University of the Arts London
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Use AI Responsibly: Google
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
  • Brand and Product Management: IE Business School
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego

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