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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


  • I

    IBM

    Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Web Presence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Negotiation, Writing and Editing, Business Writing

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

    Status: Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Business & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning

    ★ 4.7 (116) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Economic Development, Social Sciences, New Business Development, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Business, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Investments, Finance, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (141) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Thought Leadership, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Enterprise Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.3 (146) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Análisis de situaciones de negocio

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Strategic Marketing, People Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analysis, Staff Management, Partnership Accounting, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Complex Problem Solving, Brand Management, Branding, Working Capital

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Open Mindset, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review

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

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  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Design Thinking, Public History, Performing Arts, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Design Strategies, Culture, Media and Communications

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (162) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Digital Content, Videography, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Creative Design, Learning Strategies, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
  • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Análisis de situaciones de negocio: IESE Business School
  • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future: University of Colorado System
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania

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