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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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    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Technical Communication, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Strategic management: Be competitive

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, AI Product Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Insper

    Capitalismo Consciente

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Organizational Change, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Informatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biology, Computational Thinking, Medical Science and Research, Data Mining, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Markov Model, Algorithms, Database Development

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Research Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
  • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University
  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Capitalismo Consciente: Insper
  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
  • Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse

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