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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Negotiation and Ethical Practices in Account Management

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Selling, Regulatory Compliance, Consultative Approaches, Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Sales Prospecting, Regulatory Requirements, Prospecting and Qualification, Selling Techniques, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Account Management, Account Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Personally Identifiable Information

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Communicating and Negotiating with FDA: Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Crisis Management, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Communication, Communication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Negotiation, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Writing, Business Writing, Health And Safety Standards, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Modern Leadership and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Decision Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Influencing, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Arizona State University

    Logic and Evidence in Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Research

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Performance Testing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Architecture, Performance Stress Testing, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Compliance Auditing, Performance Tuning, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Documentation, Authentications, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, User Accounts, Enterprise Security, Technical Documentation, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Questions for Junior Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Maintainability, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Integrity, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Your AI: Threat Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Security Architecture Review, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Security Controls, Data Security, Key Management, Cloud Management, Software Documentation, Managed Services, Risk Analysis, Authentications, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Solutions, Deep Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Oracle Monitoring and Tuning Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Memory Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Generative AI for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Front-End Web Development, Google Gemini, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Database Management, AI Workflows, Databases, GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Back-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Servers, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Server Administration, AI Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Unix Shell, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Strategic Foundations for CRO Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Management, Regional Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Sales Territory Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Training, Talent Management, Talent Recruitment, Revenue Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Market

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Negotiation and Ethical Practices in Account Management: Microsoft
  • Communicating and Negotiating with FDA: Medical Devices: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Modern Leadership and Decision-Making: Creo Incubator
  • Logic and Evidence in Persuasion: Arizona State University
  • Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration: Coursera
  • JavaScript Interview Questions for Junior Developers: Scrimba
  • Secure Your AI: Threat Modeling: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Oracle Monitoring and Tuning Techniques: Packt
  • Generative AI for Web Developers: Pearson

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