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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Innovation, Continuous Delivery, Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Product Lifecycle Management, User Research, User Centered Design, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Business, Physiology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Supervised Learning, LLM Application, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, PySpark, Generative Model Architectures, Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Test Case, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Testing, C and C++, Debugging, Javascript, Java, Rust (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, Governance, Project Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Relations, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Network Architecture, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks