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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Equipment Design, Safety Assurance, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Structural Engineering, System Requirements, Hazard Communication (HazCom)

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Literacy, Sample Size Determination, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.9 (112) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), Process Analysis, Safety Standards, Document Management, System Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Budget Management, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Network Security, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Art & Science of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Design and Product, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Water Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sustainability, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology, Experimentation, Research

    ★ 4.9 (145) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

    ★ 4.7 (107) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Culture, Community Organizing, Life Sciences, Teaching, Lecturing, Storytelling, Biology, Systems Thinking, Education and Training, Creativity, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (164) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    The Impact of Technology

    ★ 4.5 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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