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Thinking Courses

Thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, problem-solving techniques, creative thinking strategies, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in evaluating arguments, identifying biases, and applying logical reasoning across various scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, decision trees, and frameworks for structured thinking, which enhance your ability to organize thoughts and tackle complex challenges effectively.

Popular Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Art History, Public History, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Production Process, World History, Consumer Behaviour, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Experimentation, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Research Design, Economics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Analysis

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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    MBE Mastering Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Valuation, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Lean Six Sigma

    4.9
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Data Storage Technologies, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Functional Design, Mathematical Software

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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Curiosity, Creative Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Ancient History, Dealing With Ambiguity, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Visualization, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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

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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking

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

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

  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
  • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
  • Supply Chain Software Tools: Unilever
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow: Coursera

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