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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Services, Social Media, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    845 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Intellectual Autonomy

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Research, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Human Learning, Psychology, Learning Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Training and Learning Online

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Patient-centered Care, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking, Neurology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era: Microsoft
  • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver
  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Intellectual Autonomy: University of Glasgow
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
  • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University

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