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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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    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, E-Commerce, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Ideation, Business Process, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Case Studies, Process Development, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Image Analysis, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Desktop Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Strategic Planning, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market: Emory University
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP : Coursera
  • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker: Coursera
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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