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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Action Oriented, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Empowerment

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

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Timelines, Human Development, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Visual Storytelling, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Ancient History

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Supervised Text Classification for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Marketing Analytics, Python Programming, Embeddings, Classification Algorithms, Marketing, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Metric

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

    ★ 3.1 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Technical Documentation

    4.5 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Defining Strategic Business Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Goal Setting

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI literacy, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Automation, Data Security

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    R Ultimate 2024 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Autoencoders, Shiny (R Package), Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Legal Risk

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master CNNs with Python: Build, Train & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Development Environment, Project Performance, AI Workflows, Project Implementation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Organizing, Analysis, Music History, Critical Thinking, Social Justice, Creativity, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Electronic Media, Communication

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, IT General Controls (ITGC), Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Information Privacy

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

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · 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

  • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • Supervised Text Classification for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Defining Strategic Business Leadership: University of Glasgow
  • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • R Ultimate 2024 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning: Packt
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Packt
  • Master CNNs with Python: Build, Train & Evaluate Models: EDUCBA

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