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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Drive Innovation and Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking, New Product Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Entrepreneurship, Prioritization, Time Management, Negotiation, Finance, Project Management, Report Writing, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Innovation, Communication, Professional Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Professionalism, Business Communication, Solution Delivery

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

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Litigation and Civil Justice, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Storytelling

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

    ★ 5 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Electrical Systems, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    PMP Formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Excel Formulas, Procurement, Scheduling, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Spreadsheet Software, Cost Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Investment Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Feasibility Studies, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    A Second Brain with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Information Architecture, Content Management, System Configuration

    ★ 3.1 (29) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.8 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Model, Model Training, Computer Vision

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Data Literacy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ancient History, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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

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

  • Drive Innovation and Growth: Harvard Business Review
  • Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Rice University
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
  • PMP Formulas: Microsoft
  • A Second Brain with Obsidian: Coursera
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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