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.

Duke University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Transportation Operations, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Socioeconomics, Network Analysis, Case Studies, Public Policies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Machine Learning, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Mapping, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Safety Training, Control Systems, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Safety and Security, Facility Management and Maintenance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Application Deployment, Application Development, Technical Management, OpenAI API, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Wrangling, Data Science, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Design, Data Validation, Computational Logic, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Diagram Design, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months