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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risking, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security

    4.9
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Business & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Kanban Principles, Business Process Modeling, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Design Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, AI Security, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Presentations, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
  • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): Packt
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
  • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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