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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Accountability

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection

    ★ 4.5 (240) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Design Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Brainstorming, Leadership, Storyboarding, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Design Research, Collaboration

    ★ 4.2 (338) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.5 (262) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    ★ 4.5 (316) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, General Sales Practices, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Solution Selling, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Deep Learning with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.9 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Dependency Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Strategic management: Be competitive

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Target Market, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), Public Health, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 4.8 (368) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Operations, Agile Product Development, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Process Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics

    ★ 4.8 (271) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Corporate Governance: Coursera
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques: Coursera
  • Generative Deep Learning with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London

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