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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Contingency Planning, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Mediation, Systems Thinking, Information Architecture, Organizational Structure, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dataflow, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Machine Learning Methods, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Debugging, Web Applications, No-Code Development, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Employee Retention, Agentic Workflows, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Personally Identifiable Information, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Model Evaluation, Applied Mathematics, Dimensionality Reduction, Network Architecture, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months