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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    PMP Formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Storage, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, System Monitoring, Communication Systems, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Deep Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Image Analysis, Embeddings, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care, Model Deployment, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Project Management, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Graph Theory, Medical Science and Research, Big Data

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Banking Services, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Email Automation, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Data Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Object Localization

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • PMP Formulas: Microsoft
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Deep Learning for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Salesforce Introduction: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM

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