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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 Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 708 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.7 stars, 851 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Management, Waste Minimization

    4.8 stars, 840 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (840) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4 stars, 484 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • I

    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness, Workflow Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Planning, Process Improvement, Adaptability, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Development, Communication Planning, Communication, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 613 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Innovation, Resource Allocation, Market Trend, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    4.8 stars, 918 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (918) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 938 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (938) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Reconciliation, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 576 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (576) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Biostatistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning

    4.7 stars, 800 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (800) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Development, Sustainable Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7 stars, 731 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Planning

    4.7 stars, 946 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Delivering Quality Work with Agility: IBM
  • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Medical Prognosis: DeepLearning.AI

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