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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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    LearnQuest

    Decision-Making in Dynamic Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Distributed Computing, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    How to Write Emails and Engage Professors

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Research, Planning, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empowerment, Influencing, General Sales Practices, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Improving Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

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    Packt

    Orchestrating Experiences: Designing Consistent UX Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, Design Strategies, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Experience Design, Customer Engagement, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Customer Insights, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Strategy, Prioritization, Ideation

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Registration, Medicare, Managed Care, Medical Terminology, Payment Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introductory C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design

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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

  • Decision-Making in Dynamic Environments: LearnQuest
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • How to Write Emails and Engage Professors: University of California, Davis
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Orchestrating Experiences: Designing Consistent UX Journeys: Packt

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