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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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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cognitive flexibility, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Habit Formation

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    134 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design

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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Digital Business - Understand the digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, digital literacy, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Action Oriented, Market Dynamics, Network Model, Agile Methodology, Product Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias de Emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Supplier Performance Management, Business Strategies, Supplier Relationship Management, New Business Development, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentations, Market Opportunities, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Predictive Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Spatial Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Become a JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Program Development, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, React.js

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Process Improvement and Optimization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Culture Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Business Leadership, AI Enablement, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Decision Intelligence, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Hugging Face, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Generative AI, Data Manipulation, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Telehealth

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Business - Understand the digital world: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Estrategias de Emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba
  • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera
  • The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI: Coursera
  • PyTorch for Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera

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