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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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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

    4.9
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), System Requirements

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    138 reviews

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Land Development, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Public Policies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Communication, Emerging Technologies

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    115 reviews

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

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    44 reviews

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis

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    165 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Methods for Solving Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
  • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
  • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis: 28DIGITAL
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Methods for Solving Problems: University of Colorado Boulder

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