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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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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    IE Business School

    Brand and Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Brand Loyalty, Product Strategy, Product Planning, New Product Development, Internal Communications, Design and Product, Employee Engagement, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Collaboration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Python Programming, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Integrity

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Collaboration Edge Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Session Initiation Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Interoperability, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Encryption, Communication Systems, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspirar el liderazgo a través de la inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Positivity, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Planning

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Decision Making

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    Imperial College London

    Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Analysis

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    Coursera

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Brand and Product Management: IE Business School
  • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph: Coursera
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Cisco Collaboration Edge Services : Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Inspirar el liderazgo a través de la inteligencia emocional: Case Western Reserve University
  • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
  • Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University

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