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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Digital Design, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation

    4.6 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Reviews, Aesthetics, Design Research, Layout Design, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 908 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Diagnostic Radiology, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation

    4.6 stars, 3.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Data Presentation, Consulting, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Digital Marketing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, digital literacy, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IE Business School

    Brand and Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Management, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Design and Product, Demand Planning, Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Estimation, Consumer Behaviour, Portfolio Management, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lund University

    AI, Democracy, and Elections

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Political Sciences, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Machine Learning, Public Policies, Generative AI, Social Sciences, LLM Application, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Large Language Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Cosmology

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Geometry, Differential Equations, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Spatial Analysis, Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, General Mathematics, Mechanics, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Fact-Checking Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Research Reports, Critical Thinking, Trustworthiness, Reliability, Report Writing, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
  • AI for Medicine: DeepLearning.AI
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Amazon Web Services
  • Management Consulting: Emory University
  • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Brand and Product Management: IE Business School
  • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • AI, Democracy, and Elections: Lund University
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London

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