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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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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Personal Attributes, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Customer Data Management, AI literacy, Autoencoders, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Case Studies, Collaboration, Culture

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Art History, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Journals

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Behavior Management, Pedagogy, Neurology, Culture, Self-Awareness, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Learning Strategies, Anatomy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Applied Machine Learning, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Visualization, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Derivatives

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Business

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage: Macquarie University
  • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Psicología: Universidad de Palermo
  • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI

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