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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

    SkillUp

    Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, Drive Engagement, Product Marketing, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Ideation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Media and Communications, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 387 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.6 stars, 372 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (372) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience, Communication

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Software Visualization

    4.7 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (377) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning

    4.7 stars, 355 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning

    3.8 stars, 683 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (683) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness

    4.4 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability

    4.5 stars, 470 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (470) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, People Development

    4.7 stars, 466 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 486 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (486) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer: MathWorks
  • Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms: IBM
  • Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM

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