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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Technology Strategies, Organizational Structure, Conflict Management, Business, Family Support, Business Valuation, Communication, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Transportation Operations, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Socioeconomics, Network Analysis, Case Studies, Public Policies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Experimentation, Creativity, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Unsupervised Learning, Sampling (Statistics)

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

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    حل المشكلات بطريقة إبداعية | Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, Presentations, Persona (User Experience), Web Design, Research Design, Usability

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
  • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London

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