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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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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Preventative Care, Personal Care, Community Health, Self-Awareness, Health Education, Culture, Health Promotion, Habit Formation, Accident Prevention, Productivity, Health Technology, Physiology

    4.6
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovación digital

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Water Resource Management, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Project Design, Social Media, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Resilience, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Critical Path Analysis Using Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Diagram Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

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    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

    4.9
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Mobile Banking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Market Dynamics

    4.3
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    72 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Collection, Report Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Bayesian Network, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Model Optimization, Probability Distribution, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Data Transformation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Biology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

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    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Critical Path Analysis Using Lucidchart: Coursera
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials: Northeastern University
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit: Imperial College London
  • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London

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