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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


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    Harvard Business Review

    Strengthen Your Business Savvy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Business Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Financial Management, Budgeting, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Digital Transformation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Brainstorming, digital literacy, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Complex Problem Solving, Literacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Model Context Protocol, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Team Oriented, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Project Documentation, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Context Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, Product Support, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Context Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Owners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Product Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Stakeholder Engagement, Context Management, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, AI Workflows, Data Synthesis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Human Centered Design, User Story, Wireframing, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Ideation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strengthen Your Business Savvy: Harvard Business Review
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Agile Project Management: Google
  • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • AI Agents with Model Context Protocol: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for Project Managers: IBM
  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • Generative AI for Product Owners: IBM
  • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM

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