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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, digital literacy, Entrepreneurship, Creative Thinking

    4.7 stars, 266 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (266) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 238 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (238) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, User Research, Journey Mapping, Qualitative Research, Human Centered Design, User Experience, Empathy, Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (175) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing

    4.8 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (302) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Electronic Components, Critical Thinking

    4.9 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Software Architecture, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Moving to the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Service Level Agreement, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Contracts, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Workforce Planning, Contract Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication Strategies

    4.5 stars, 255 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (255) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Robotics, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 213 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (213) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Image Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Model Training, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 232 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (232) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
  • Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas: IESE Business School
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
  • Moving to the Cloud: The University of Melbourne

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