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.

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Resilience, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Decision Making, Interactive Learning, Appeals
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Decisiveness, Contingency Planning, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Succession Planning, Customer Success Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, UI Components, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Research, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Consolidation, Data Transformation, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Data Integrity, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Reconciliation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google DeepMind
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Key Management, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Cloud Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Closing (Sales), Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Ideation, Customer Insights, Product Development, Sales Presentations, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, Algorithms, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Management, File I/O, Automation, Data Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months