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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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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    Duke University

    Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Change Management

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, World History

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Security

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    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovación digital

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Water Resource Management, Project Design, Social Media, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Innovation, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Operations Management, Generative AI, Informed Consent, Project Risk Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, AI Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan

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