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.

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing, Economics, Analysis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Research, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, High Voltage, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Scalability, Wireless Networks, Capacity Management, Control Systems, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Workforce Development, People Development, Recruitment, HR Tech, Applicant Tracking Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks