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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


  • U

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, World History

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Workplace inclusivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Motivational Skills, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Aesthetics, Decision Making, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Failure Analysis, Oral Expression, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Writing, Physiology, Detail Oriented, Microbiology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Chemistry

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    World-Building for Concept Art with Adobe Firefly

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Prompt Patterns, Style Guides, Creative Thinking, Creative Design, Creativity, Design Thinking, Multimodal Prompts, Visual Design, Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Branding, Prompt Engineering Tools, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic

    4.4 stars, 657 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (657) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Educational Leadership: Ethics and Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Instructional Strategies, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Complex Problem Solving, Educational Materials, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Rapport Building, Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSCA School of Management

    The User Journey Mapping Method for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Design Thinking, Innovation, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Experience Design, User Research, User Centered Design, Customer experience improvement, UI/UX Strategy, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Needs Assessment, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Introduction to Product Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Product Design, Product Development, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Design and Product, Industrial Design, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, User Centered Design, Ideation, Innovation, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Aesthetics, Persona Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Decision Making: Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Decisiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cognitive flexibility, Data Literacy, Decision Tree Learning, Systems Of Measurement, Leadership, Data Analysis, Thought Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Business Institute

    Combatting Confirmation Bias in Legal Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Legal Risk, Legal Strategy, Peer Review, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Habit Formation, Psychology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • World-Building for Concept Art with Adobe Firefly: Adobe
  • Introduction to Logic: Stanford Online
  • Foundations of Educational Leadership: Ethics and Excellence: Sage Publications
  • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
  • The User Journey Mapping Method for Innovation: ESSCA School of Management
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Introduction to Product Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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