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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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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Professional Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Product Strategy, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Design Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Organize Content Smartly

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Scalability, Organizational Skills, Systems Thinking, Content Management, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Collaborative Software, Decision Making, Information Management, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Science and Research, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Design, Land Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Regression Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades Gerenciales

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Time Management, Business Planning, Coaching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development, Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Web Presence, Usability, Design Research, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Generative AI, Ideation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Hand Hygiene, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Mitigation, Child Health, Laboratory Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, OpenAI, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Organizational Skills, Process Optimization, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Standards, Health Care, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP
  • Organize Content Smartly: Coursera
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
  • Regression Models: Johns Hopkins University
  • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School

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