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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


  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Airbus Supply Chain Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Contract Management, Supply Management, Sustainability Reporting, Supplier Performance Management, Sustainability Standards, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistics, Risk Management, Negotiation, Billing & Invoicing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Accounting, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Circular Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Design, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Logistics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Resource Management, Team Leadership, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication, Kanban Principles, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Legal Technology, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Mockups, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, Design Thinking, Ideation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Interface (UI), UI Components, Innovation, Animations, Creativity

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Data Management, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Operations, Data Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Airbus Supply Chain Specialist: Airbus Beyond
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
  • Sustainable and Circular Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM): Edureka
  • AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading: University of Michigan
  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan

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