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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Sprint Planning, Project Controls, Scope Management, Estimation, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Management, Timelines, Change Control, Variance Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Network Analysis

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, IT Security Architecture, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, Remote Access Systems

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

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Analysis

    ★ 5 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Remote Access Systems

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Configuration Management, IT Management, IT Automation, Change Requests, Automation, Problem Solving, Data Integration, Design, Order Fulfillment

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Prototyping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Autoencoders, ChatGPT, Model Training, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 3.5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Informed Consent, Medical Records, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    القيادة المتناقضة كأسلوب تفكير

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Thought Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Decision Making

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Student Support and Services, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Discussion Facilitation, Neurology, Patient Communication, Childhood Education and Development, Educational Materials

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro: Coursera
  • Azure Network Services: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Microsoft Azure - Basics: EDUCBA
  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London
  • Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification: Simplilearn
  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University

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