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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Risking, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Security, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    4.5 stars, 142 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (142) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Manipulating Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Software, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 199 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (199) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (132) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction

    4.7 stars, 219 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (219) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Visual Storytelling

    4.3 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Requirements Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Team Oriented, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Communication Planning

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages

    4 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Medicaid, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

    4.7 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice: Imperial College London
  • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): Packt
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University

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