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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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    Packt

    Governance and Risk Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Team Building, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Resilience, Collaboration, Behavior Management, Business Communication, Stress Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Improvement, Innovation, Solution Design, Model Training, Generative AI, Ideation, Amazon Web Services, Lean Methodologies, Model Evaluation, Process Improvement, Human Centered Design, Product Development, New Product Development, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, User Research, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    KI für alle

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Sales, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Network Routing, Supply And Demand, Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Model Optimization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Wealth Management, Organizational Change, Governance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Simulations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mechanics, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics, Physical Science, Statistical Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Snowflake

    Advanced Data Engineering with Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Change Control, DevOps, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
  • Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • KI für alle: DeepLearning.AI
  • Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage: Duke University
  • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Advanced Data Engineering with Snowflake: Snowflake

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