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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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    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Business Systems, Community Development, Problem Solving, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI literacy, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Analysis

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Team Collaboration

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Preparing to Manage Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Law, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Web Scraping, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis, Data Quality, File Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Use AI Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Risking, AI literacy, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security

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

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    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Courage, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Seeing Through Photographs

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Media and Communications, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public History

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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 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

  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
  • Use AI Responsibly: Google
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia

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