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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Project Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Case Studies, Health Systems, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Data Management, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, NumPy, Matplotlib, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Pandas (Python Package), Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Regression Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Culture, Workforce Management, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Information Technology Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Database Management, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Open Source Technology, Web Applications, Mobile Development

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    Arizona State University

    Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cleanliness, Auditing

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security

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    Coursera

    Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming

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    EDUCBA

    Developing Secure IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Encryption, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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

  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1: University of Lausanne
  • Public Health Leadership Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Machine Learning: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan
  • Geospatial Information Technology Essentials: L&T EduTech
  • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University
  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • 5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist: Packt
  • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera

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