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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


  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    344 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Acute Care, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Medical Imaging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    523 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Telehealth, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    495 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, K-12 pedagogy, Rapport Building, Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Development, Interpersonal Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    582 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    302 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Business Systems Analysis, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Applications, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, ChatGPT, Requirements Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Agile Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Product Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    395 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Consultative Approaches, Data Visualization Software, Expectation Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    405 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
  • Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP

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