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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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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Delivery, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Organizational Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, OpenAI, AI Security, Serverless Computing, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Cloud API, Generative AI, Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Frontend Integration, Web Development Tools, Real Time Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Risk Mitigation, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Prioritization, Proposal Development, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Applicant Tracking Systems, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Data-Backed Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, SQL, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Making Architecture: IE Business School
  • Introduction to DevOps: IBM
  • Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4: Scrimba
  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota

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