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.
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Emergency Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mitigation, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Environmental Monitoring, Convolutional Neural Networks, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Innovation, Learning Theory, Learning Strategies, Creativity, Planning, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, K-12 pedagogy, Rapport Building, Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Development, Interpersonal Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, IBM Cloud, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Self-Starter, Brand Strategy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Product Development, Visionary, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks