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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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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    4.8
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Capstone for AI-Enhanced Email Marketer

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, JUnit, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Unstructured Data

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Discussion Facilitation, Team Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Team Building, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data with Tableau BI

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Hands-On MLOps Fundamentals for ML Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, DevOps, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Governance, Supervised Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming, Automation, Unsupervised Learning, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Organizational Skills, Process Optimization, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
  • Capstone for AI-Enhanced Email Marketer: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Amazon Web Services
  • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Data Structures and Performance: University of California San Diego
  • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Analyze and Visualize Data with Tableau BI: EDUCBA

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