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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer

    ★ 4.7 (542) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis, Resource Management

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning

    ★ 4.8 (76K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Query Languages

    ★ 4.8 (122K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Classroom Management, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Animation and Game Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Empathy, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Team Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Strategic Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Game Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Think like a CFO

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Market, Finance, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, Equities

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

    Skills you'll gain: Appeals

    ★ 4.7 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Intelligence

    ★ 4.6 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Collaboration, Lean Methodologies

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

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

  • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Think like a CFO: IESE Business School
  • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University

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