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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Analysis, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Entrepreneurship, Time Management, Negotiation, Finance, Project Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Professional Development, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Business Communication, Presentations, Peer Review, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Food and Beverage, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Nutrition and Diet, Research and Design, Culture, Human Centered Design, Design, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, Authorization (Computing), Database Application, System Configuration, Automation, Application Design, Content Management, Scripting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Programming, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Linux

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Using Educational Technology with English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Social Justice

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Technical Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Storyboarding, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Reporting, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Graphing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using Educational Technology with English Learners: Rice University
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
  • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • C++: Algorithms: Codio

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