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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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    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Journals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Debugging, Model Training, Decision Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Workflows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Cost Control, Concision, Peer Review, Project Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Model Training, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Verification And Validation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Usability Testing, Agile Project Management, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Software Development, Testability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Open University

    Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, IT Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Information Technology Architecture, Thought Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM Data Management: IBM
  • مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively: Duke University
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions: The Open University

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