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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.1 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Improvement, Quality Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Culture Transformation

    ★ 4.5 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Applications of Copilot in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Marketing Operations, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, AI Security, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Customer Service, Business Metrics, AI Personalization, Customer Support, AI Integrations, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Human Centered Design, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Philanthropy, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Revenue Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Workforce Development, OpenAI, AI literacy, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Training, Anthropic Claude, Economics, Economic Development

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

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Human Decision Making and its Biases

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Data Literacy, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Cooperation, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, New Product Development, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Empathy

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

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Project Documentation, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Calendar Management, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Plan Execution, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Document Control

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

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Scripting, Solution Design, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 4.4 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera
  • Applications of Copilot in the Workplace: Microsoft
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
  • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success: Vanderbilt University

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