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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


  • W

    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Sustainable Design, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Structural Analysis

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

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Financial Systems, Behavioral Economics, Financial Policy, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Computer Security, AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications

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

  • N

    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (683) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Consolidation, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Lifelong Learning, Talent Management, Coaching

    ★ 4.8 (593) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Data Presentation, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Data Literacy, Presentations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Lakes, Supply Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (664) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Strategic Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Strategy, AI literacy, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.6 (715) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (694) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Numerical Analysis, General Science and Research, Image Quality, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Writing, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (544) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.8 (365) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Creativity, Process Modeling, Collaboration, Empathy

    ★ 4.8 (200) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
  • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
  • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis

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