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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 Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Community Development, Self-Awareness, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Professional Development, Plan Execution, Relationship Building

    4.7 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Python Basics: Automation and Bots

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Automation, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Machine Learning Project

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Program Evaluation, Business Leadership, Project Design, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Dashboard Creation, Event Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Incident Response, Incident Management, Query Languages, Resource Management

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

    4.2 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Operating Cost, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cost Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Cost Control, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expense Management, Billing Systems, Billing, Cost Reduction, Accountability

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Procurement Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Contracts, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Process Optimization, Innovation, Value Propositions, Market Research, Market Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Autoencoders, ChatGPT, Model Training, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

    3.5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Explainable Deep Learning Models for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Scientific Visualization

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Financial Reporting, Business Writing, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Writing, Equities, Concision, Financial Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Target Audience, Data Science, Credit Risk, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, R Programming, Logistic Regression

    4.9 stars, 30 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, Automation, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Gemini, OpenAI, Excel Macros, Critical Thinking, AI Workflows, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Research

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    ★ 3.9 (14) · 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

  • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Python Basics: Automation and Bots: University of California, Davis
  • Planning a Machine Learning Project: Amazon Web Services
  • Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Procurement Strategies: Airbus Beyond
  • Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification: Simplilearn
  • Explainable Deep Learning Models for Healthcare: University of Glasgow
  • Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure: EDUCBA

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