• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Critical Thinking

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Creative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Independent Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Honors Trustworthy & Responsible AI for High School Students

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Risking, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI powered creativity, Verification And Validation, Critical Thinking, Model Evaluation, Trustworthiness, AI Workflows, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Brain and Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Anatomy, Physiology, Learning Theory, Neurology, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Human Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research Methodologies, Research, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Chegg Skills

    Practical AI Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Productivity, AI literacy, Business Writing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Calendar Management, Prioritization, AI Workflows, Organizational Skills, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Communication, Problem Solving, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Lund University

    AI, Business & the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, AI literacy, Risk Analysis, AI Integrations, Automation, Thought Leadership, Data Ethics, Human Machine Interfaces

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teaching STEM for Global Sustainability with PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Lesson Planning, Teaching, AI literacy, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Systems, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Critical Thinking, Content Creation, Learning Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Autoencoders, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Attributes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Composure, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Recognizing Others, Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    C

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Authentications, Machine Learning, Network Security, Data Analysis, Automation, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Getting it Done with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI powered creativity, AI Personalization, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…282930…391

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

  • Creative Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Honors Trustworthy & Responsible AI for High School Students: Vanderbilt University
  • Brain and Behaviour: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Practical AI Foundations: Chegg Skills
  • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
  • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
  • Teaching STEM for Global Sustainability with PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras: IBM
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok