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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Storyboarding, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Prototyping, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Design Research, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Technology Solutions

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    345 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analytics, Economics, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis Tools, Political Sciences, Resource Utilization, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Collection, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Test Tools, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Operations, Agile Product Development, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Process Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    646 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'innovation managériale en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Management Training And Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Process Development, Business Strategies, Adaptability, Case Studies, Cooperation, Employee Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    495 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Program Development, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    343 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner: CertNexus
  • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
  • Initiation à la programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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