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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Overcoming Objections, Visionary, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building

    4.4 stars, 97 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (97) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Data Storage Technologies, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Mobile Banking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising

    4.8 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Model, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Market Analysis, Economics, Bidding, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Courage, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, People Development, Change Management, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Care Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Peer Review, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, People Development, Self-Awareness, Solution Delivery, Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

    4.6 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, Sales, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Closing (Sales), Collaboration, Value Propositions, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Active Listening

    5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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  • X

    Xbox

    Xbox Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Product Strategy, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Threat Management, Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management

    4.8 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sustainability, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Research

    4.9 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (145) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 95 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (95) · Advanced · 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

  • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University
  • Supply Chain Software Tools: Unilever
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • 人群与网络: Peking University
  • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan
  • The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades: Yale University
  • Xbox Product Manager: Xbox
  • Security and Risk Management: Packt

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