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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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    Illinois Tech

    Strategy & Economic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Price Negotiation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

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    363 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI for Business: Generation & Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation

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

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Behavior Management, Insurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Generative AI, Social Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Advanced Interviewing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Recruitment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Professionalism, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • AI for Business: Generation & Prediction: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor: Kennesaw State University
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town

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