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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 Virginia

    Advanced Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, International Finance, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Mergers & Acquisitions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Continuous Delivery & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    701 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Art History, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    338 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    955 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    813 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ingenuity, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    772 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    730 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Literacy, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    367 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Digital pedagogy, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    723 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Advanced Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto

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