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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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    L&T EduTech

    Fire and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Equipment Design, Safety Assurance, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Engineering Drawings, Structural Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Hazard Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), Process Analysis, Safety Standards, Document Management, System Requirements

    4.7
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Economic Development, Social Sciences, New Business Development, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Business, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Investments, Finance, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Technology Strategies, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Design Thinking, Public History, Performing Arts, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Design Strategies, Culture, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative and Agentic AI Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Azure, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, LLM Application, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    3.7
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Sample Size Determination, Simulations, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Data Synthesis, Probability & Statistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Corporate Finance, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Ideation, Value Propositions

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

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case: IBM
  • Microsoft Generative and Agentic AI Basics: Microsoft
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park

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