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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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    Coursera

    Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Initiating a Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Research, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Peer Review, Journals, Intellectual Property, Mentorship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Money, Risk, and Ethics: The Psychology of Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Accountability Frameworks, Strategic Decision-Making, Risking, Accountability, Complex Problem Solving, Behavioral Economics, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Secrets to College Success

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Higher Education, Personal Development, Mentorship, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Planning, Prioritization, Resourcefulness, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Creativity, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Market Dynamics, Music, Technical Standard

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Solution Design, Business Intelligence, Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI) Design, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dartmouth College

    Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Innovation, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Cost Management, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Management, Production Process, Employee Training, Budget Management, Cost Containment, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Program Implementation, Organizational Change

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Effective Behavior Change Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Problem Solving, Behavior Management, Treatment Planning, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Visión artificial contemporánea

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Vision Transformer (ViT), Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Creative Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw: Coursera
  • Initiating a Research Project: University of California, Davis
  • Money, Risk, and Ethics: The Psychology of Decision-Making: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Secrets to College Success: Yale University
  • The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro: Coursera
  • Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks: Dartmouth College
  • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity
  • Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian: Packt
  • Foundations of Effective Behavior Change Coaching: American Council on Exercise

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