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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Maintainability, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Threat Management, Driving engagement

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Fine-tuning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Accounting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Problem Management, Change Control, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Learning Strategies, Research, Psychology, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Social Impact

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تجربة العملاء وخلق القيمة

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Customer experience improvement, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Team Oriented, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Cost Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, General Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y creatividad organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Creativity, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Customer Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Collection, Report Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative and Agentic AI Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Azure, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, LLM Application, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle: University of Geneva
  • تجربة العملاء وخلق القيمة: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Emotional Intelligence: Arizona State University
  • Innovación y creatividad organizacional: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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