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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    PL-400 Exam Preparation & Capstone: Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Integration Testing, DevOps, Application Deployment, Database Design, Usability Testing, Development Testing, Data Integration, Solution Design, Scenario Testing, Simulations, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze and Optimize Marketing Channel Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance marketing, Budgeting, Data Validation, Web Analytics, Real Time Data, Performance Analysis, Verification And Validation, Event Monitoring, Digital Marketing Tools, Data Capture, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Integrations, Advanced Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Quality, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering Application Performance Monitoring in AppDynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Application Performance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Anomaly Detection, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Measurement, Devops Tools, Operational Performance Management, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The User Experience Team of One

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, UI/UX Research, User Research, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Drive Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Command Clinic Crises: Respond Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Medical Emergency, Emergency Response, Emergency Medical Services, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Incident Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Safety, Incident Response, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, API Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Hardening, Dependency Analysis, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Risk Analysis, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning and Modern AI Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Network Architecture, Model Evaluation, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computational Bayesian Statistics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    WLAN Security

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Sorting Algorithms, Complexity Analysis, and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Performance Tuning, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Research, Storytelling, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Wireframing, Design Software, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PL-400 Exam Preparation & Capstone: Real-World Projects: Board Infinity
  • Analyze and Optimize Marketing Channel Performance: Coursera
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data): Coursera
  • Mastering Application Performance Monitoring in AppDynamics: Coursera
  • The User Experience Team of One: Packt
  • Command Clinic Crises: Respond Like a Pro: Coursera
  • Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks: Coursera
  • Deep Learning and Modern AI Architectures: Coursera
  • Computational Bayesian Statistics for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • WLAN Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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