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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


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    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Game Theory, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling

    4.7 stars, 380 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), Public Health, Data Preprocessing

    4.8 stars, 368 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    The State University of New York

    Building and Managing Superior Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Training Programs, Professional Development, Goal Setting, AI literacy, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Program Standards, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

    4.6 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 308 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (308) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Empathy

    4.8 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

    4.7 stars, 312 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 168 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    University of New Mexico

    Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Dynamics, Performance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 327 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (327) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Business Process

    4.8 stars, 208 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Commercialization, Product Management, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, AI Personalization, Team Management, Communication

    4.3 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (188) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Project Documentation, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Calendar Management, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Plan Execution, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Document Control

    4.7 stars, 142 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: 28DIGITAL
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School

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