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Thinking Courses

Thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, problem-solving techniques, creative thinking strategies, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in evaluating arguments, identifying biases, and applying logical reasoning across various scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, decision trees, and frameworks for structured thinking, which enhance your ability to organize thoughts and tackle complex challenges effectively.

Popular Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Immersify

    Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Automated External Defibrillator, Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency and Intensive Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Testing, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Airway Management, Defibrillation, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, 3D Assets

    4.9 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Organizational Structure, Kaizen Methodology, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Improvement, Systems Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Knowledge Transfer

    4.4 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Random Forest Algorithm, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing

    3.9 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Mindedness, Employee Engagement, Copywriting, Market Opportunities, Music, Student Support and Services, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Personal Development, Writing

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, International Relations, Systems Thinking, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Intercultural Competence, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization

    3.4 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.4 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Build High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Crisis Management, Creative Thinking, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Curiosity, Ideation, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Business Development, New Business Development, Collaboration, Analysis, Performance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Liderazgo e innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Leadership, Video Production, Leadership Development, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Proposal Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Adaptability, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 177 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Supervised Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scientific Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Geospatial Mapping, Machine Learning

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

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

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

  • Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills: Immersify
  • Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro: Coursera
  • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications: The University of Chicago
  • Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it: Alex Genadinik
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Applied Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Build High-Performing Teams: Harvard Business Review
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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