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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

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Commercialization, Business Strategies, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Team Management, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Data Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

    4.1 stars, 639 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (639) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    DeepLearning.AI

    الذكاء الاصطناعي للجميع

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Science

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

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

    Category: Preview
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  • H

    HEC Paris

    Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Product Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Global Marketing, Human Resources Management and Planning

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Driving engagement, Problem Solving, Game Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Mainframe Technologies, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix, IBM DB2, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Database Management Systems, Hardware Architecture, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, System Programming, Linux, Control Panels

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Infrastructure Architecture, Dimensionality Reduction, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6 stars, 888 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (888) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.4 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Data Manipulation, HTML and CSS, Data Validation, UI Components, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development, Game Design, Frontend Performance, Event Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Accounting, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Sales, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Market Data

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Writing, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 545 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Documentation

    4.6 stars, 473 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • الذكاء الاصطناعي للجميع: DeepLearning.AI
  • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence: an Overview: Politecnico di Milano
  • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Pricing Strategy: IE Business School

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