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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Communication Planning, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Management Reporting, Communication

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Critical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, AI literacy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Impact, English Language, Artificial Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Language Competency, Media and Communications, Emerging Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Relativism

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Anthropology, Social Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

    4.3 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Overcoming Objections, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Analysis, Innovation, Business Research, Growth Strategies

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Marketing, Talent Recruitment, Process Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Customer Engagement, Branding, Human Resources, Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Resource Utilization, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law

    4.9 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Digital Transformation in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Vendor Management, Organizational Change, Hospitality Services, Service Improvement, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership, Content Management, Customer Engagement

    4.2 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (46) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Information Privacy

    4.6 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Intermediate · 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

  • Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management: SkillUp
  • English for Critical Analysis: Arizona State University
  • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Change Management: Packt
  • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera
  • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego

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