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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Hospice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Analysis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Markov Model
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Design Research
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Team Motivation, Rapport Building, Strategic Leadership, Governance, Employee Engagement, Expectation Management, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Scripting, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Content Management Systems, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), File I/O, Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, MySQL, Web Design and Development, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, File Management, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks