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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

    Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Habit Formation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Resilience, Empathy, Social Justice, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    How to Build an Effective Service Company

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Lean Manufacturing, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Workforce Planning, Staff Management, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services, Capacity Planning

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    3.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Orthopedics, Childbirth, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Knowledge of Apple Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Data Management

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations

    4.5 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Matlab, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Empathy, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Team Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Strategic Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Game Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Network Routing, Supply And Demand, Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
  • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Machine Learning and NLP Basics: Edureka
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford Online
  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Get Started with iOS App Development: SkillUp
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks

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