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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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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Communication Strategies, Model Context Protocol, Analytical Skills, Simulations, Gap Analysis

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

    4.7 stars, 97 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (97) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    The Strategist's Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Basic Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Aesthetics

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Computer Science, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Market Opportunities, Customer experience improvement, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Design Thinking, Contingency Planning

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Educational Materials, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Community Organizing, Lifelong Learning, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Design Thinking

    4.3 stars, 65 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (65) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, User Provisioning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Cloud Applications, Email Automation, Account Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management

    3.8 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Automation, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation

    4.1 stars, 95 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • 人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder

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