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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

    Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Complex Problem Solving

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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Developing a Google SRE Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, CI/CD, Service Level, System Implementation, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Change Management, Goal Setting

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    916 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    829 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    8.2K reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Consumer Behaviour

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    704 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'innovation managériale en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

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    492 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.6
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    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Design, Web Design and Development, Design Research, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera
  • Developing a Google SRE Culture: Google Cloud
  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
  • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School

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