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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


  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Nursing and Patient Care, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Care Management, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Communicate UX Research with Empathy Maps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Process, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación superior y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Adult Education, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Sustainable Development, Student Support and Services, Curriculum Development, Training and Development, Problem Solving, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Organizational Development, Business Development, Economic Development, Social Impact, Collaboration, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Classify Radio Signals with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Model Training, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, Automation, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Gemini, OpenAI, Excel Macros, Critical Thinking, AI Workflows, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Child Nutrition and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Nutrition Education, Pediatrics, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Meal Planning And Preparation, Working With Children, Nutritional Assessment, Child Development, Preventative Care, Health Education, Caregiving, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Generative AI for Graphic Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Adobe Illustrator, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Branding

    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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Display Devices, Virtual Reality, Digital pedagogy, Health Technology, Clinical Practices, Virtual Environment, Healthcare Project Management, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, User Centered Design, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyzing and Underwriting Corporate Credit in India

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Financial Acumen, Underwriting, Financial Data, Corporate Finance, Operational Risk, Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Small Data, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
  • Communicate UX Research with Empathy Maps in Miro: Coursera
  • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Classify Radio Signals with PyTorch: Coursera
  • Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Child Nutrition and Health: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Generative AI for Graphic Designers: Adobe
  • Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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