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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


  • I

    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Telecommuting, Professional Development, Meeting Facilitation, People Development, Communication Strategies, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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, Creativity, 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 Strategy, Data Presentation, Creative Design

    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
  • P

    Pearson

    The Economic Way of Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Economic Development, Resource Utilization, Business Economics, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Case Law, Packaging and Labeling, Asset Protection, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Planning

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Utilization, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Resource Utilization

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    The University of Sydney

    Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Research, Communication

    4.9 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Gen AI-Enhanced Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Business Writing, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Complex Problem Solving, Business Correspondence, Root Cause Analysis, Presentations, Productivity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Sustainable Product Design for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Product Design, Sustainable Design, Product Development, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Industrial Design, Failure Analysis, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Reviews, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Creativity, Aesthetics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
  • Decision Making: Complete Guide: Chris Croft Training
  • Combatting Confirmation Bias in Legal Practice: National Business Institute
  • The Economic Way of Thinking: Pearson
  • Intellectual Property Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System
  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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