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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


  • G

    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Smart Goals, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric, Accountability Frameworks, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

    ★ 4.8 (24K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Collaboration, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.8 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.8 (233K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Accenture

    Start Your Lifelong Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Adaptability, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Product Design, Design Strategies, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration

    ★ 4.7 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Science and Research, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (35K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (314) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Leadership and Management, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Problem Solving, Cost Control, Project Management, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (45K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Decision Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Statistics, Media and Communications, Appeals, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Community Development, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategies, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.4 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Start Your Lifelong Learning: Accenture
  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
  • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine

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