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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


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    Coursera

    Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Analysis, Auditing, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Accounting, Financial Auditing, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Verification And Validation, Investigation, Business Strategy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Generative AI in Research & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Big Data, Scalability, Responsible AI, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Object-Oriented Programming to Build Organograms

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Solution Design, Software Visualization, Program Development, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Instructing, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive Power BI Dashboards for Business Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Employee Performance Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Budgeting, Employee Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build Console Games in C: Apply Game Logic Skills

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Content, Web Analytics, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Content Management, Analytics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Datacloud: Advanced Consulting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Customer Insights, Salesforce, Business Consulting, Salesforce Development, Return On Investment, Technical Consulting, Customer Analysis, Cloud Computing Architecture, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Strategy, Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Customer Data Management, Solution Design, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Communications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize AI Prompts for Cost and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Project Design, Applied Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Cost Management, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Graphics to Visualize Pandemic Population Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Graphing, Computer Graphics, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Structures, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Analyze and Apply Generative AI in Research & Development: EDUCBA
  • Apply Object-Oriented Programming to Build Organograms: EDUCBA
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Build Interactive Power BI Dashboards for Business Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Employee Performance Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Build Console Games in C: Apply Game Logic Skills: EDUCBA
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Strategy: Coursera
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Salesforce Datacloud: Advanced Consulting Skills: Coursera

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