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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Learning Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (934) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.4 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Depreciation, Spreadsheet Software, Regression Analysis, Data Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Finance, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Loans, Problem Solving, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (572) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Usability, Human Centered Design, Design Reviews, Ideation

    ★ 4.7 (182) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Critical Communication and Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Concision, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (298) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership, Goal Setting, ChatGPT, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    ★ 4.7 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Cybersecurity, Problem Management

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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Target Audience, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

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

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, NumPy, JSON, Python Programming, File I/O

    ★ 4.3 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, AI powered creativity, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Generative AI Agents, Software Development, Generative AI, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.6 (672) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan
  • Critical Communication and Leadership Skills: SkillUp
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth: Coursera
  • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park

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