• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Thinking

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


  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Education and Training, Blended Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Stress First Aid

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    792 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Case Studies, Collaboration, Culture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Decisiveness, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    687 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    961 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership, Goal Setting, ChatGPT, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, LLM Application, Design Thinking, Process Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Software Testing, Organizational Strategy, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Game Design, Technology Strategies, Classification Algorithms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Thinking, API Design, Software Architecture, Internet Of Things

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Autoencoders, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Caregiving, Home Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Healthcare Ethics, Needs Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Coordination, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Care Management, Recognizing Others, Decision Making, Health Care, Health Assessment, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Financial Modeling, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Analysis, International Relations, Business Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Risk Management, Knowledge Transfer, Human Development, Human Learning, Governance, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    387 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    793 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Hygiene, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    311 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1…111112113…228

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

  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth: Coursera
  • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras: IBM
  • Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas : Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok