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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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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Marketing in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Product Strategy, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Data Presentation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Business Strategy, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Project Planning: Putting It All Together

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Risk Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Estimation, Timelines, Procurement, Technical Communication, Strategic Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Workflow Management, Action Oriented, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Initiating a Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Journals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Network Architecture, System Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Analysis

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Marketing in the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
  • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Initiating a Research Project: University of California, Davis
  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine

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