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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Servers, Network Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Continuity, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Software Architecture, Human Machine Interfaces
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, System Configuration, Brainstorming, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Data, Data Validation, Scripting, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Continuous Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Agile Project Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Waterfall Methodology, Kanban Principles, Team Oriented, Prioritization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Growth Strategies, Business Process, Business Strategy, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Product Design, Design, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, User Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Data Collection, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks