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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 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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IESE Business School

    Strategy and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 594 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Social Impact, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Education and Training, Community Development

    4.6 stars, 691 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    User Experience: Research & Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Storyboarding

    4.6 stars, 906 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (906) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Driving engagement, Legal Risk, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sales Enablement, Integrated Marketing Communications, A/B Testing

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (826) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 753 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science

    4.8 stars, 832 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (832) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.6 stars, 385 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (385) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Marketing Materials, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Help Desk Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Health Technology, Information Technology, Health Care, Information Technology Operations, Issue Tracking

    4.7 stars, 773 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 285 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (285) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Medical Prognosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
  • 3D Printing Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • User Experience: Research & Prototyping: University of California San Diego
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford Online
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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