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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Mediation, People Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Administration, Culture, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Coordination, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5 stars, 74 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (74) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Experience Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, User Research, Design, Solution Design, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Product Strategy, Problem Solving

    3.7 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 3.7 (30) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (37) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Fine-tuning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Network Architecture, Computer Vision, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Model Training

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (35) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Consultative Approaches, Complex Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis, Technical Consulting, Business Ethics, Workforce Development, Professional Development, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Acumen, Networking Hardware

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.9 (14) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, TikTok, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Content Optimization, Drive Engagement, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Market Research

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (26) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, European History, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.4 (28) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Business, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Business Acumen, Logistics Management, Business Economics, Business Marketing, Business Modeling, Gross Profit, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Decision Making, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.9 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (75) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Innovation and International Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Innovation, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (51) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Design & Creative Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Design, AI Workflows, Canva (Software), Visual Design, Web Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Adobe Photoshop, Interaction Design, Project Design, Content Creation

    4.5 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (30) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Web Presence, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (42) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.6 (23) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • AI Foundations & Design Thinking:Ā AI CERTs
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Deep Learning:Ā Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Management Consulting:Ā IBM
  • Social Media Marketing:Ā SkillUp
  • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties:Ā O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction:Ā Emory University
  • Innovation and International Strategy:Ā Illinois Tech
  • AI-Powered Design & Creative Tools:Ā SkillsBooster Academy

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