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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Tool Calling, Automation, Agentic systems, Decision Making, Process Improvement

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Scenario and Root Cause Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Workflows, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Decision Support Systems, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Responsible AI, Strategic Planning, Scenario Testing, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Environmental Regulations, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Process Modeling, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Process Mapping, Consulting, Business Analysis Tools, Process Flow Diagrams, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Oxford

    Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Social Work, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Project Design, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Research

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

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Introduction to Vertex AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, User Interface (UI), Cloud Computing, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.2 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    CertNexus

    Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Natural Language Processing

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Ideation, Sociology, Research

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Why Scale a Startup?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Business Continuity, Operational Analysis, Business Marketing, Leadership and Management, Timelines

    4.2 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Основы бизнес-стратегии

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Analysis, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Business Analysis Tools, Communication

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Security

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI: Coursera
  • Scenario and Root Cause Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture: SkillUp
  • Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations: University of Oxford
  • Introduction to Vertex AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks: CertNexus
  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
  • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School
  • Основы бизнес-стратегии: University of Virginia

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