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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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    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Driving engagement, Problem Solving, Game Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

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    795 reviews

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    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping

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    514 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Writing, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    545 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Data Presentation, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Data Literacy, Presentations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Lakes, Supply Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    850 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

    Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Solution Selling, Prospecting and Qualification, Consumer Behaviour, Personalized Service, Communication

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Performing Arts, Aesthetics

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation

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

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    NVIDIA

    AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Management, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, AI Workflows, Devops Tools, Data Infrastructure, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Information Technology Operations, Machine Learning, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

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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

  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age: IE Business School
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design: Microsoft
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career: HubSpot Academy
  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music

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