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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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    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Open Mindset, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Management, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Responsible AI, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking, Project Documentation, Machine Learning, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Cost Control, Concision, Project Management, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Data Presentation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Design Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Network Architecture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    43K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Business Analytics, LLM Application, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Project Planning: Putting It All Together

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Budget Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego

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