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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 London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Model Training, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Containerization, Data Science, Python Programming, Scalability, Design Thinking

    ★ 4.3 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Deploying Machine Learning Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Web Frameworks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, AI Personalization, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

    ★ 3.6 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Medical Assistance, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Security

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

  • P

    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Internal Controls

    ★ 4.7 (68) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Advocacy, Labor Law, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Accountability

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physics, Biology

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

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

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Process Design

    ★ 4.4 (83) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Data Storage, Memory Management

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Safety Culture, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
  • Deploying Machine Learning Models: University of California San Diego
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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