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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


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Decisiveness, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Logical Reasoning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.1 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Program Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, Linux Administration, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning with TensorFlow Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Storage, Data Quality, Cloud Computing, Model Training, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Embeddings, Fine-tuning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Data Cleansing, Dataflow

    ★ 4.4 (152) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Team Performance Management, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Procurement & Sourcing Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Strategic Sourcing, Document Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Writing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Communication, Market Research, Cost Management, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Workflow Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Contract Compliance, Data Analysis

    ★ 3.5 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    機器學習技法 (Machine Learning Techniques)

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Autoencoders, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Ethical AI Use

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Case Studies, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Creative Problem-Solving, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Innovation, Problem Solving, Project Controls

    ★ 4.4 (94) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Total Data Quality Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Access, Statistical Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations: Packt
  • Machine Learning with TensorFlow Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Procurement & Sourcing Operations: Coursera
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • 機器學習技法 (Machine Learning Techniques): National Taiwan University
  • Ethical AI Use: Kennesaw State University
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park

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