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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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    Universiteit Leiden

    De-Mystifying Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interactive Learning, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Improving Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI Prompting, Evaluation, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Content Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Governance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Compliance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, System Monitoring, Gap Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Performance Metric, Quality Assessment, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Digital Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Workspace, Data Processing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence, AI Enablement, Capacity Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Business Transformation, Data Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Statistical Inference, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ser más creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Structured Approach to Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Communication, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptography, Computational Logic, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Probability, Deductive Reasoning, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : Idéation et exploration des fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
  • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • GenAI Prompting, Evaluation, and Governance: Coursera
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader Training: Google Cloud
  • Digital Transformation: University of Virginia
  • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
  • Ser más creativos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Structured Approach to Problem Solving: Fractal Analytics
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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