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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


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    Imperial College London

    Building on the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Model Evaluation, Public Health

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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create surveys with Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    The Total Data Quality Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Validation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Threat Detection, Data Access, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.6
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    Intel® Telco Cloud Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Operational Efficiency, General Networking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Information Systems Auditing and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Project Coordination, Financial Controls, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Presentations

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Business Metrics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis

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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Analytic Combinatorics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Probability, Computational Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building on the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Create surveys with Qualtrics: Coursera
  • The Total Data Quality Framework: University of Michigan
  • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intel® Telco Cloud Academy: Intel
  • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts: Google Cloud
  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt : Packt
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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