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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Critical Thinking

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    Edureka

    Mastering NLP: Tokenization, Sentiment Analysis & Neural MT

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Classification Algorithms, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Processing, Embeddings, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Ethernet Switching and Routing

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Switches, Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, Scripting, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers

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    University of Michigan

    Data Structures for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    PySpark for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Logistic Regression

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Domain Models

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Engineering Software, Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Business Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Complex Problem Solving

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, Teaching, Sustainable Development, World History, Research, Systems Thinking, Biology, Storytelling, Physics, Economics

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking

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

  • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership Essentials: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Mastering NLP: Tokenization, Sentiment Analysis & Neural MT: Edureka
  • Ethernet Switching and Routing: Packt
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing: Packt
  • Data Structures for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • PySpark for Data Science: Edureka
  • Introduction to Domain Models: Northeastern University
  • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University

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