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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Data Analysis with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, AI Workflows, Microsoft PowerPoint, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Excel Formulas, Data Architecture, Excel Macros, Generative AI, Microsoft Windows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection, Process Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Zoho Corporation

    Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Sales Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communication, Business Software, Business Writing, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Value Propositions, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Boost Staff Morale: Analyze and Create Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Performance Metric, Staff Management, Driving engagement, Education Software and Technology, People Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Relations, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Organizational Leadership, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Program Development, Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SCCM Installation & Client Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Software Configuration Management, Azure Active Directory, Hyper-V, System Implementation, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, System Requirements, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Excel for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Descriptive Analytics, Research Reports, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Google Sheets

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, Computational Thinking, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Ethics of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Socioeconomics, Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Business Leadership, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Medical Equipment and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Load Balancing, Decision Tree Learning, Health Education, Systems Engineering, Psychological Evaluations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI-Powered Data Analysis with Microsoft Copilot: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • Boost Staff Morale: Analyze and Create Engagement: Coursera
  • Public Health Leadership Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • SCCM Installation & Client Configuration: Packt
  • Excel for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course: Packt
  • Ethics of Generative AI: Simplilearn

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