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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 Michigan

    Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Recognizing Others, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Dignity in Care, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Curiosity, Creativity, Dealing With Ambiguity

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Finance, Interoperability, Design Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Data Integrity, Driving engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles

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

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  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Building, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

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

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  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

    Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Skills, Report Writing, Resource Management, Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Diagram Design

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Oracle Cloud, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Oracle Cloud Applications, AI literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Securing AI and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Project Management Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Quality Management, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Product Development, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    What is the Human Factor in Design?

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Accident Prevention, Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection: University of Michigan
  • Designing the Future of Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data: Coursera
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
  • Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6: Packt
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations: Oracle
  • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Project Management Methodologies: Packt

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