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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Software Documentation, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Excel Formulas, Model Optimization, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de IA Aplicados ao CRM

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Customer Relationship Management, Machine Learning Methods, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Literacy, Customer Data Management, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management Case Study: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Plan Execution, Business Leadership, Operations, Business Priorities, Initiative and Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Sales, Organizational Change, Sales Strategy, Operational Analysis, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Design

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

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    Coursera

    Excel for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Descriptive Analytics, Research Reports, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Google Sheets

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Leading Creative Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Business Strategy: Analyze, Apply & Transform

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Prioritization, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Business Process Reengineering, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Excellence, Competitive Analysis, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation

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    Coursera

    Communicate UX Research with Empathy Maps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Generative AI, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Applied Object Detection & Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Transfer Learning, Image Quality, Model Training, Image Analysis, Analysis, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Data Quality, Failure Analysis, Data Pipelines, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Docker (Software), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos de IA Aplicados ao CRM: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Strategic Management Case Study: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Excel for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Leading Creative Projects with AI: Adobe
  • Business Strategy: Analyze, Apply & Transform: EDUCBA
  • Communicate UX Research with Empathy Maps in Miro: Coursera
  • Learning Deep Learning: Pearson
  • Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize: Coursera

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