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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Austral

    El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Workforce Development, Law Practice Management Software, Emerging Technologies, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Court Systems, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Innovation

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    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Music Performance

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Anthropology, Human Factors, Science and Research, Robotics

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Technical Consulting, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Business Communication

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    University of Washington

    Computational Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Automata and Computability

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Leading Creative Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

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    Packt

    Design Leadership Mastery: Elevate Teams and Drive Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Data Storytelling, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Performance Review, People Management, Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, User Experience Design, Systems Thinking, Design Reviews, Influencing, Recruitment, Design, Talent Recruitment, UI/UX Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho: Universidad Austral
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture: SkillUp
  • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
  • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
  • Automata and Computability: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech

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