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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Employee Coaching, People Development, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Data Entry, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Estrategia Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Administration, Product Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Literacy, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Management, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Informatics, Leadership, Human Development, Innovation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Flows, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Mockups, User Centered Design, UI Components, Software Design Documents, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
  • Estrategia Empresarial: Universidad Austral
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
  • Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • 頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1)): National Taiwan University

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