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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

    Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication Strategies, Visionary, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Online Influence and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, AI Personalization, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Extract, Transform, Load, Media and Communications, Scripting, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    How Did We Get Here?The Development of Analytics in Football

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Media and Communications, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, People Analytics, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Collection, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Capture, Performance Reporting, Learning Styles, Innovation, Leadership, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Leading Corporate-Wide Digital Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Business Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Business Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Business Continuity Planning, Resilience, Communication Strategies, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI Agents for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Technology Strategies, Risk Mitigation, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Pixels, Waveforms & Words: Engineering Multimodal AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Risking, Fine-tuning, Multimodal Prompts, Model Evaluation, Technical Documentation, Data Preprocessing, Debugging, Computer Vision, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Tensorflow, Model Training, Embeddings, Systems Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Root Cause Analysis, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Empowerment, Social Impact, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Programming Principles, Web Development, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrum Alliance

    AI for Product Discovery & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Product Planning, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Product Strategy, Agile Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Ideation, Customer Insights, Market Intelligence, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Research Reports, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Scrum (Software Development)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera
  • Online Influence and Persuasion: Johns Hopkins University
  • How Did We Get Here?The Development of Analytics in Football: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Leading Corporate-Wide Digital Transformations: University of Glasgow
  • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Agents for Cybersecurity: Starweaver
  • Pixels, Waveforms & Words: Engineering Multimodal AI Systems: Coursera
  • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba

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