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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization, Database Management, Dashboard, Business Process Management, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, MicroStrategy, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Management

    4.5
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

    4.7
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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Research, Software Development, Critical Thinking

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Data Management for Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Data Management, Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Data Sharing, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Operations, Operations, Branding, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

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

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    Columbia University

    Economics of Money and Banking

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
  • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
  • General Physics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University
  • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
  • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego

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