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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 California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.6
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, Technical Consulting, AI Enablement, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, Market Research, Large Language Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Images and Links in HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, European History

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

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    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Español: Google Cloud
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Images and Links in HTML: Coursera
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park

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