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.

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Solution Design, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Construction Estimating, Facility Management, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Stormwater Management, Environmental Issue, Failure Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Store, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Content Management Systems, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unix, Unix Commands, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, File Management, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Linux, Operating Systems, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Java, Program Development, Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Validation, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months