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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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    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Decision Making, Interactive Learning, Appeals

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    L&T EduTech

    Welding Processes in Heavy Manufacturing & Quality Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Materials science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Critical Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Equities, Forecasting, Income Statement, Annual Reports, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows, Accruals

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Methods, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Clinical Trials, Science and Research, Medical Science and Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics

    4.3
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Assurance, Leadership and Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Project Coordination, Quality Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Accountability y gestión del desempeño

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Appraisal, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Climate Change Leadership for Community Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Climate Change Programs, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Collaboration, Governance, Professional Development, Innovation, Environmental Science, Personal Development, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Product Development, Solution Design, Manufacturing and Production, Conceptual Design, Production Process, Social Impact, Materials science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Data Visualization

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    3.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Welding Processes in Heavy Manufacturing & Quality Controls: L&T EduTech
  • Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM): Edureka
  • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS
  • Climate Change Leadership for Community Resilience: Duke University
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
  • 3D Printing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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