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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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    Adobe

    AI Foundations for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Lean Product Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Governance, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Brand Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Attention Mechanisms and Transformer Models Course

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    UX: Research Process

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Interviewing Skills, Wireframing, Content Creation, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Administration, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Cash Management, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Investments, Loans, Intellectual Property

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Zurich

    Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Complex Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards, Teaching, Environment, Curriculum Planning, Environmental Science, Decision Making, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Making Democracy Fit for Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Foundations for Creativity: Adobe
  • Lean Product Portfolio Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Attention Mechanisms and Transformer Models Course: Simplilearn
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • UX: Research Process: Packt
  • Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage: Johns Hopkins University
  • Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen : University of Zurich

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