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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Technology Strategies, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Scrum Master Certification Exam Prep (CSM)

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Scrum Master Certification & Agile Scrum Course

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Team Oriented, User Story, Team Building, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Neural Networks and Model Regularization

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Network Planning And Design, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, IT Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, Google Workspace, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Desktop Support, Cloud Applications, Business Technologies, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft 365, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Servers, Help Desk Support, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Teams, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Customer Inquiries

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    CCBA Certification Business Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, Business Process, Business Strategies, Performance Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Risk Analysis, Business Solutions, Verification And Validation, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Marketing Management, AI Personalization, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Content Creation, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Simulation for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Risk Management, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Probability & Statistics, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), No-Code Development, Digital Transformation, Product Management, System Implementation, Systems Integration, Business Transformation, Cost Management, Business Process, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Server Side Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Servers, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Agile Scrum Master Certification Exam Prep (CSM): Packt
  • The Complete Scrum Master Certification & Agile Scrum Course: Packt
  • Mastering Neural Networks and Model Regularization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 7: Pearson
  • CCBA Certification Business Analysis Essentials: Simplilearn
  • GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends: Coursera
  • Simulation for Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College
  • Platform Product Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park

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