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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Performance Reporting, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Digital Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Digital Transformation, Cyber Governance, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Management Foundations and Project Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Feasibility Studies, Scope Management, Smart Goals, Timelines, Project Documentation, Business Ethics, Resource Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Fixed Income Repo Trading and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Bank Regulations, Market Liquidity, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Operational Risk, Legal Risk, Cash Flows, Accruals

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Interaction Design

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Electric Vehicle Powertrain Performance Design

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Torque (Physics), Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to PMP® Exam & Project Management Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, Team Building, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Process Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Leadership, Performance Tracking, and Closure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Drive Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Visual Basic (Programming Language)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Security Controls, CI/CD, Program Development, Computer Security, System Monitoring, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Product Lifecycle Management, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Practical Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Information Security Management Fundamentals: John Wiley & Sons
  • Digital Ethics in the Age of AI: Packt
  • Project Management Foundations and Project Planning: John Wiley & Sons
  • Fixed Income Repo Trading and Risk Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to UI Design: University of Minnesota
  • Electric Vehicle Powertrain Performance Design: Packt
  • Introduction to PMP® Exam & Project Management Foundations: Packt
  • Project Leadership, Performance Tracking, and Closure: John Wiley & Sons
  • Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation: Packt
  • Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance: John Wiley & Sons

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