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Thinking Courses

Thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, problem-solving techniques, creative thinking strategies, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in evaluating arguments, identifying biases, and applying logical reasoning across various scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, decision trees, and frameworks for structured thinking, which enhance your ability to organize thoughts and tackle complex challenges effectively.


Popular Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Development, Innovation, Coordination

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Modern Leadership and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Systems Thinking, Experimentation, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Fine-tuning, Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.5 (4.2K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Economics, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Research, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Performance Metric

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Tech Products that Customers Love

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Product Planning, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Development, New Product Development, Technical Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Team Management, Product Design, Continuous Delivery, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Design Strategies, Design, Customer Service, Design Specifications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Client Support, Help Desk Support, Operations Support Systems, Customer and Client Support, Service Management, Personal Attributes, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

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

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Usability, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Analyst: AI, Power BI, SurveyMonkey skilled

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Market Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Qualitative Research, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Market Research, Data Ethics, Power BI, LinkedIn, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, R Programming, Strategic Thinking

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Ideation, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Leadership, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Team Building, Smart Goals, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Modern Leadership and Decision-Making: Creo Incubator
  • IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Building Tech Products that Customers Love: John Wiley & Sons
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia
  • Market Research Analyst: AI, Power BI, SurveyMonkey skilled: Coursera

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