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.
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Software Design, Model Evaluation, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Hardware Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Feedback, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Mentorship, Coaching, Professional Development, People Management, Team Management, Decision Making, Performance Management, Organizational Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, Consolidation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Apache Spark
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Adobe Express, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Collaborative Software, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Style Guides, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Content Development and Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Cost Management, Performance Analysis, Data Architecture, Benchmarking, IT Infrastructure, Capacity Planning, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Computing Architecture
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Account Strategy, Productivity Software, Financial Management, Financial Data, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Account Management, Data Quality, Customer Service, Budgeting, Client Services, AI Personalization, Sales Management, Sales, Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Generative AI
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving, Consultative Approaches
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Capital Budgeting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Data, Variance Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Process Optimization, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months