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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Videography, Cinematography, Photography, Post-Production, Editing, Peer Review, Writing, Personal Development, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Creativity, Scripting, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Organizational Strategy, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Analysis, Operations Management, Resource Management, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Resourcefulness, Collaboration, Quick Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Adaptability, Needs Assessment, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Performance Improvement, Business Requirements, User Requirements Documents, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Governance, Relationship Management, Business Systems, Technology Strategies, Organizational Structure, Business, Organizational Development, Family Support, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Business Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Research, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Ideation, Design Thinking, Presentations, Persona (User Experience), Web Design, Research Design, Usability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

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

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

  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • 微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作: Fudan University
  • Competitive Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
  • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep: Starweaver
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine
  • Google UX Design: Google
  • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania

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