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.

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Virtual Teams, Scheduling, Team Management, Conflict Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Teamwork, Project Management Office (PMO), Procurement, Project Coordination, Kanban Principles, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Communication, Planning, Budgeting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Customer Service, Self Service Technologies, AI Enablement, Customer Support, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Customer experience improvement, Employee Training, Technology Strategies, Standard Operating Procedure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Planning, General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Communication, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Adaptability, Staff Management, Leadership, People Development, Mentorship, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, A/B Testing, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Classification Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Infographics, Data Collection, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Ggplot2, Business Analysis, Internal Controls, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, User Story, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Scrum (Software Development), Work Breakdown Structure, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Technical Documentation, Prioritization, Query Languages, Process Management, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Team Oriented
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Ingenuity, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Business Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Informatics, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Team Building, Team Management, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, User Story, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Project Management, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks