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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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    Google

    Support Individual Growth and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Fora da Caixa

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Marketing, Business, Target Market, Competitive Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Care Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Systems Of Measurement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Market Trend, Market Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Shared Media, Organizational Development, Business Development, Presentations, Business Research, Data Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Process Analysis, Diagram Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Support Individual Growth and Development: Google
  • Liderança Fora da Caixa: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors: University of North Texas
  • Principles of Financial Leadership: University of Cambridge
  • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements

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