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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


  • 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
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    CEO Playbook: Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Intelligence, Organizational Change, AI Integrations, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, Presentations, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, Automation, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Interactive Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Creativity, Application Deployment

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Information Technology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Scripting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Factors, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Human Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Human Computer Interaction, Mental Concentration, Human Machine Interfaces, Learning Theory, Usability, Memory Management, Human Centered Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research, Child Welfare, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Community Organizing, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Communication Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Empathy, Diversity Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arm

    Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Model Deployment

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Scalability, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Financial Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Plan Execution, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Risk

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Data Collection

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role: Johns Hopkins University
  • CEO Playbook: Generative AI: Starweaver
  • The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations: Arizona State University
  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm: Arm
  • Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing : Starweaver
  • Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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