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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

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Communication Strategies, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    RH, Dados e InteligĂȘncia Artificial

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Human Resources, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management in Banking in India

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Analysis, Planning

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Tax Management, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Specialized Accounting, Managed Care, Administration, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, AI Personalization, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Inference

    3.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Large Language Models and Generative AI Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Model Optimization, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning

    4 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create surveys with Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement

    4.3 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Responsible AI for Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Data Security, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success: Coursera
  • RH, Dados e InteligĂȘncia Artificial: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management in Banking in India: Coursera
  • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition: Edureka
  • NVIDIA: Large Language Models and Generative AI Deployment: Whizlabs

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