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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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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Physics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Psychology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Hydrant System

    Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Building Services Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Safety Standards, Structural Analysis, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

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    H2O.ai

    Practical Machine Learning on H2O

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction

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    University of London

    Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Program Development

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    SkillUp

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Instagram, TikTok, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Growth Strategies, Calendar Management, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Scheduling, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Branding, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Sciences Po

    Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Digital Content, Digital Transformation, Content Creation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Intellectual Property

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução aos Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Management, Business Ethics, Design Thinking, People Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Finance, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Pareto Chart

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity

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    Coursera

    User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Research, Interactive Design, Design Strategies, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Visual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles

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    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech
  • Practical Machine Learning on H2O: H2O.ai
  • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
  • Social Media Marketing: SkillUp
  • Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age: Sciences Po
  • Introdução aos Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis: SkillUp
  • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds

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