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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


  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Program Development

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Advanced · 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

  • A

    Adobe

    Create and Enhance Visuals With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Adobe Express, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Collaborative Software, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Content Development and Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Research, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • U

    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Verification And Validation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C++: Algorithms: Codio
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Visualization Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Create and Enhance Visuals With AI: Adobe
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro: Coursera
  • Using Educational Technology with English Learners: Rice University

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