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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


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    Coursera

    Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Process Analysis, Design Thinking, Business Process Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Clasificación de imágenes: ¿cómo reconocer el contenido de una imagen?

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Testing, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Aprovechar el Diseño para Detectar Oportunidades de Negocio

    Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Design, New Product Development, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Development, User Experience Design, User Research, Human Centered Design, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Solution Design, Innovation, Machine Learning, Prototyping, Problem Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
  • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Clasificación de imágenes: ¿cómo reconocer el contenido de una imagen?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Aprovechar el Diseño para Detectar Oportunidades de Negocio: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions

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