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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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    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Value Propositions, Operating Cost, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Glasgow

    Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Descriptive Analytics, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Federated Learning, Autoencoders, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Data Mining, Medical Coding, Responsible AI, AI Security, Electronic Medical Record, Predictive Modeling, Patient Flow, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, People Management, Goal Setting, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Mediation, People Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Administration, Culture, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Coordination, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Capitals Coalition

    Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Risk Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Human Capital, Risk Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication, Project Scoping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Management, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    The University of Notre Dame

    The Discipline of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organizational Change, Tactfulness, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Trustworthiness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Communication Planning, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Solution Design, Performance Metric, Risk Management, Experience Design, Risk Management Framework, Communication Strategies, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Process Design, Internal Communications, Business Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Value Stream Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Workflow Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Continuous Improvement Process

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Studies, Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    UBITS

    Accountability y gestión del desempeño

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Appraisal, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
  • Managing Employee Performance: Starweaver
  • Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making: Capitals Coalition
  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt: Packt
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution: University of Michigan
  • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera

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