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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Employee Relations, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Relations, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Big Data, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Processing, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Appeals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Community Development, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategies, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Cost Control, Concision, Peer Review, Project Management, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months