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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

    Skillshare

    Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Image Quality, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Post-Production, Planning, Research, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking, Color Matching

    3.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Adaptability, Open Mindset, Sustainable Business, Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Networking

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership: Strategy, Talent, and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resources Software, Cultural Diversity

    3.9 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.5 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation

    5 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking

    4.6 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: designing a Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Target Audience, Business Transformation, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Science con Python e R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Object Oriented Design, R Programming, Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, R (Software), Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Scripting Languages, Statistical Machine Learning, Scripting

    4.2 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Autoencoders, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Debugging, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.3 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Adobe

    AI Foundations for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Thinking, Model Training, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy

    4.9 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques: Skillshare
  • ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation: Duke University
  • Advanced HR Leadership: Strategy, Talent, and Innovation: Board Infinity
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage: Duke University
  • Manage Resources in Azure: Microsoft
  • How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives: Duke University
  • Platform Thinking: designing a Platform: Politecnico di Milano
  • Data Science con Python e R: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Foundations of Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University

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