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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


  • P

    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredSkills Pensamiento Crítico para profesionales.

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Déployer l'économie circulaire dans les organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Business Transformation, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Waste Minimization, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Engagement

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Text Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Methods

    3.2 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.2 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    4.4 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Urban Land Economics and Real Estate Market Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Land Management, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Investment Management, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Economics, Market Analysis, Market Trend

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Gen AI For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Data Ethics, Sustainable Business, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, AI literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Process Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Matrix Management, Dataflow, Prioritization, Generative AI

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Social Impact, Public History, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Introduction to Political Citizenship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Impact, Public Affairs

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Engineering, Engineering Software, Ideation, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Workforce Management

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Professional Networking, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Compensation Analysis, Web Presence, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • MyCredSkills Pensamiento Crítico para profesionales.: Pearson International Higher Education
  • Déployer l'économie circulaire dans les organisations: ESSEC Business School
  • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • Urban Land Economics and Real Estate Market Dynamics: Coursera
  • Gen AI For Sustainability: STARWEAVER
  • Business Process Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement: SkillUp
  • Activism in Sports and Culture: Morehouse College
  • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Engineering Design: STARWEAVER

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