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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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    The University of Notre Dame

    The Discipline of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organizational Change, Tactfulness, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Trustworthiness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Design Software, Digital Signal Processing, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Communication Strategies, Model Context Protocol, Analytical Skills, Simulations, Gap Analysis

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

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    Coursera

    Value Stream Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Workflow Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Communication Planning, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Solution Design, Performance Metric, Risk Management, Experience Design, Risk Management Framework, Communication Strategies, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Process Design, Internal Communications, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations: Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Training, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Training Programs, Sales Process, Sales, Organizational Structure, Employee Training, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Performance Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Interviewing Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electronics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving, Calculus, Integral Calculus

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking para Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Open Mindset, Case Studies, Storytelling, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Studies, Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, LLM Application, Data-oriented programming, Code Reusability, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking, Functional Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera
  • GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution: University of Michigan
  • Sales Operations: Final Project: West Virginia University
  • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Design Thinking para Inovação: University of Virginia

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