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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Inventory Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Financial Data, Pareto Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Case Studies, Data Storytelling, Benchmarking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Excel Formulas

    4.6 stars, 285 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7 stars, 331 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

    4.7 stars, 252 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Higher Education, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs

    4.8 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Strategic Partnership, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Omnichannel Retail Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Brand Strategy, Talent Management, Brand Management, Branding, Customer experience improvement, Performance Management, Analytics

    4.7 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (426) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.5 stars, 316 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (316) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Research Design, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Science and Research, Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 623 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 325 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, File Management, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Expectation Management

    4.9 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Parent Communication, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

    4.8 stars, 617 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Inventory Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University

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