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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

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Programming Tools, Linear Algebra

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Teoria dos Jogos: Da Teoria à Prática

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Conflict Management, Bidding, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Persistence, Artificial Neural Networks

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    API Integration - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Postman API Platform, Ajax, OAuth, Frontend Integration, Software Documentation, Authentications, Debugging, Real Time Data, Systems Integration, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    PMP Certification: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Procurement, Strategic Prioritization, Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, User Experience Design, Storyboarding, Product Development, Process Development, Market Research, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Hospice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Agile Workflows with Product Roadmaps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Workflow Management, Agile Methodology, Miro AI, Product Management, Business Priorities, Collaborative Software, Product Strategy, Project Design, Team Management, Business Metrics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    MathWorks

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Control Systems, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teoria dos Jogos: Da Teoria à Prática: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Computer Vision with TensorFlow: Google Cloud
  • API Integration - End to End Web Development: Board Infinity
  • PMP Certification: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Board Infinity

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