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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Visionary, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Market Research, Financial Statement Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Training Programs, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Prioritization, Productivity, Time Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Probability & Statistics, X-Ray Computed Tomography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Social Skills, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months