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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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    Board Infinity

    The Rise of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Finance, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Estratégia competitiva

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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Packt

    Mastering Customer Success

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Crisis Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Account Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Account Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Knowledge, Customer Insights, Incident Management, Business Management, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Development Testing, Scripting, Game Design, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Charts: Visualize Data Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Active Directory, Data Governance, Enterprise Application Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, Information Management, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Programming Principles, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Setup Python

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Program Development, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Communicate UX Research with Empathy Maps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management with Real-World Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Territory Management, Sales Strategy, Regional Sales, Performance Measurement, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Decision Support Systems, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition

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

  • The Rise of Generative AI: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Estratégia competitiva : Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Mastering Customer Success: Packt
  • Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development: Packt
  • Charts: Visualize Data Like a Pro: Coursera
  • Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design: Packt
  • Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python: Packt
  • Setup Python: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt

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