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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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    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

    4.8
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Sales Training: Challenging, Coaching, and Closing

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Coaching, Sales Strategy, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Virtual Teams, Sales Presentation, Sales Pipelines, Negotiation, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Networking, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Business Research, Analysis, Project Management

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    4.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Scaling & GTM Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Market Opportunities, User Experience, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Product Management, Market Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Milestones Fast: Recall & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Project Management, Scheduling, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    529 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AppDynamics Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Process Optimization, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case

    4.8
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Project Management: Google
  • Advanced Sales Training: Challenging, Coaching, and Closing: LearnQuest
  • Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Entrepreneurship: Scaling & GTM Growth Strategy : Creo Incubator
  • Project Milestones Fast: Recall & Apply: Coursera
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University

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