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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Trustworthy Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risking, AI literacy

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Designing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Business Management, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Health Equity, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (237) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Infrastructure Architecture, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, Communication Systems

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

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Client Support, Help Desk Support, Operations Support Systems, Customer and Client Support, Service Management, Personal Attributes, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Leading transformations: Manage change

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Influencing, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Process Mapping, Growth Mindedness, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Thinking

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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Leadership

    ★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Collaboration, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Media Buying, Data Ethics

    ★ 4.6 (832) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Community Health

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Production Process, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization, Business Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (835) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    ★ 4.6 (793) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Trustworthy Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
  • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
  • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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