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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


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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    حل المشكلات بطريقة إبداعية | Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Analysis

    4.8
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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Sales Presentation, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Oral Expression, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Organizational Strategy, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Web Presence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Writing and Editing, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Calculus, Business Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Adaptability, Performance Analysis, Performance Review, Creativity, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Culture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

    Machine Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Multilingualism, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Social Impact, Community Development, Public History, Design Thinking, Performing Arts, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visual Storytelling, Design, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Design, Multimedia, Photography, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Mobile Banking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Resilience

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • حل المشكلات بطريقة إبداعية | Creative Problem Solving: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
  • Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
  • Machine Translation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town

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