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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 Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategy Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Employee Engagement

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Pre-Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Innovation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Introduction to Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Analysis, Client Services, Business Analytics, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Business, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategy Formulation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive: Macquarie University
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
  • Pre-Calculus: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis

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