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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


  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 774 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (774) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Concurrent Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Sharing

    4.5 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (664) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security, Scenario Testing

    4.7 stars, 634 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (634) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Performance Measurement, Leadership Studies, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Research Reports, Philanthropy, Organizational Leadership, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.5 stars, 287 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (287) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Follow Through, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Culture, Literacy, Cultural Diversity

    4.7 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • 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 stars, 685 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Expectation Management

    4.9 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Enterprise Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Application Deployment, Dimensionality Reduction, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Probability Distribution, Apache Spark, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 386 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (386) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.5 stars, 316 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (316) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Human Capital, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 532 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Machine Learning, Web Frameworks, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 311 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (311) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Concurrent Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space: University of Cape Town
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
  • IBM AI Enterprise Workflow: IBM
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM

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