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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

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, General Finance, Investment Banking, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Smart Goals, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Train The Trainer, Professional Development, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Virtual Reality, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Environment, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Complexity Science

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Social Studies, Quantitative Research, Sustainable Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Simulation and Simulation Software, Agentic systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Epidemiology, Jupyter

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphing, Data Wrangling, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.9 stars, 133 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (133) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • X

    Xbox

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design

    4.5 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Human Relations Movement, Child Welfare, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

    4.9 stars, 143 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (143) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Promotional Strategies, Target Audience, Hotels and Accommodations, Product Strategy, Hotel Operations

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization

    3.9 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (44) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera
  • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
  • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: Xbox
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York

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