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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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    Coursera

    Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 9

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Data Ethics, Network Troubleshooting, Telecommuting, Information Technology, Collaborative Software, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Banking Services, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Attention Mechanism

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Natural Language Processing

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Diversification in Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Business Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Estimating and Bidding in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Controls, Engineering Drawings, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Design Specifications, Construction, Risk Analysis, Presentations, Business Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Core Project Management Process

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

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

  • Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills: Coursera
  • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 9: Pearson
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Attention Mechanism: Google Cloud
  • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Diversification in Corporate Strategy: IE Business School
  • Estimating and Bidding in Construction: University of California, Davis
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University

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