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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Research Design, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Omnichannel Retail Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Brand Strategy, Talent Management, Brand Management, Branding, Retail Sales, Performance Management, Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Business Reporting, Supply Chain, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Annual Reports, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Product Development, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Customer Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Strategy, AI literacy, Brainstorming, Cloud Infrastructure, Return On Investment

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, Drive Engagement, Product Marketing, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Ideation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Media and Communications, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Process Management, Planning, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Prioritization, Case Studies

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Social Impact, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Self-Awareness, Ideation, Personal Development, Empowerment, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Business Modeling, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
  • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp
  • Digital Health: Imperial College London
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia

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