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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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    University of Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Emergency and Intensive Care, Orthopedics, Acute Care, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Critical Care, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs, Anatomy

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    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Innovation, Social Impact

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Industrial Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Automation

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Doing Business in Latin America

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Global Marketing, International Finance, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Growth Strategies, Economics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Research

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Technology for Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 3D Modeling

    4.8
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Construction Management Industry and Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Cost Management, Construction Accounting, Facility Management, Leadership, Communication Planning, Team Building, Procurement, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Starweaver

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Empowerment, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Probability & Statistics, Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Solution Design, Root Cause Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

    3.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to the Orbital Perspective: University of Arizona
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems: Coursera
  • Doing Business in Latin America: Universidad de los Andes
  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Geospatial Technology for Construction : L&T EduTech
  • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google

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