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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Proposal Development, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xbox

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Case Studies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    PepsiCo

    PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Quantitative Research, Environmental Monitoring, Supply Chain Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    《MBA论文写作指导》

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Writing, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Business Research, Time Management, Market Analysis, Business Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Problem Solving, Business Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Business Transformation, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Medical Devices, Display Devices, Virtual Reality, Health Technology, Clinical Practices, Virtual Environment, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Emerging Technologies, Patient Safety, Innovation, User Centered Design, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storage, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch : Coursera
  • Negotiation Skills: Packt
  • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Xbox
  • Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • 《MBA论文写作指导》: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes: University of California, Davis
  • XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice: Imperial College London

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