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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


  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Intro to TensorFlow en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Model Optimization, Model Training, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation

    4.5 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Matlab, Deep Learning, Software Visualization

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Setting a Generative AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Large Language Modeling

    4.7 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, AI powered creativity, Design Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Journey Mapping, AI literacy, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, AI literacy, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Science and Research, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Data Security, Accountability

    4.9 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

    4.6 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing

    4.8 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • 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
  • Intro to TensorFlow en Español: Google Cloud
  • Medical Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Setting a Generative AI Strategy: Coursera
  • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics
  • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
  • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera

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