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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility

    4.9 stars, 799 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Open Mindset, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Management, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (475) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Data Presentation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 52K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Journals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility

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

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Persona Development

    4.8 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing Strategy: Consumer Insight to Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Marketing Channel, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Value Propositions, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Target Market, Market Research, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Digital Media Strategy

    4.7 stars, 19K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 25K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning

    4.8 stars, 31K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (31K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Requirements, Coaching, Team Management, Team Oriented, Team Building, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Software, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

    4.8 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Data Compilation, Large Language Modeling

    4.8 stars, 9.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Business Systems, Community Development, Problem Solving, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    4.4 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Marketing Strategy: Consumer Insight to Positioning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Agile Project Management: Google

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