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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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    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Caregiving, Intercultural Competence, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel intermedio

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computational Thinking, Data Management, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Intelligent Agents and Search Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Model Optimization, Solution Design, Technical Design, Performance Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Systems, Public Works, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Intro to TensorFlow em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Curso Completo de Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Sales Performance Using Microsoft Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Gross Profit, Case Studies, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Dashboard Creation, Performance Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Financial Acumen, Business Analysis, Fiscal Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Tenacity, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Mindfulness, Productivity, Optimism, Positivity, Compassion, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Personal Development, Stress Management, Active Listening

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Information Management, Document Management, Knowledge Transfer, AI powered creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Information Architecture, File Management, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, AI literacy, File Systems, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Writing and Editing, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IE Business School

    Building Culture in a Scale Up

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Culture Transformation, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Diversity Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Compliance Management, Go To Market Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Employee Retention, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110): Packt
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Intelligent Agents and Search Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Intro to TensorFlow em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Curso Completo de Deep Learning: Coursera
  • Analyze Sales Performance Using Microsoft Power BI: EDUCBA
  • Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: Arizona State University
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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