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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 Boulder

    Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Parallel Computing with MPI

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Communication Systems

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Network Protocols

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Agile Product Development, Empathy, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Advanced Architectures and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Convolutional Neural Networks, Software Visualization, Model Evaluation, Computer Vision

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    AI Principles with Edge Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xbox

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Parallel Computing with MPI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • PyTorch: Advanced Architectures and Deployment: DeepLearning.AI
  • AI Principles with Edge Computing: L&T EduTech
  • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University

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