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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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    Microsoft

    Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Responsible AI, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Governance, AI literacy, Regulatory Affairs, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Thermal Management, Engineering, Vibrations, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, General Science and Research, 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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Branding, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics Management, Order Delivery, Business Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Communication

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Personalized Service, Business Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Environmental Regulations, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Leading from Within

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Independent Thinking, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Revenue Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Machine Learning

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Social Media, Customer experience strategy (CX), Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Digital Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Data Integrity, Business Logic, Stored Procedure, SQL, Business Process Automation, Data Persistence, Database Design, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Dependency Analysis, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Database Application, Web Services, Data Access, Automation

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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

  • Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI: Microsoft
  • General Physics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
  • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leading from Within: The University of Notre Dame
  • Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R: Coursera
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health

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