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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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    SkillUp

    No Surprises Act

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Medical History Documentation, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Billing & Invoicing, Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Compliance Training, Price Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Negotiation, Health Care, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation H (State)

    Skills you'll gain: Loan Origination, Mortgage Loans, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, General Lending, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Training, Bank Regulations, Consumer Lending, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Registration, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Strong Work Ethic, Conflict Management, Analysis, Case Studies, Prioritization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Securing Networks and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Operational Risk and Resilience for Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Modeling, Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Financial Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Application Management, Financial Management, Resilience, Stress Management, Application Frameworks, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Game Design: Platforms & Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Driving engagement, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Storyboarding, Experience Design, Music, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Musical Composition, Game Theory, System Testing, Systems Design, Revenue Management, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship: Culture, Teams & Lock-On

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Brand Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Customer Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Insights, Drive Engagement, Performance Improvement, Service Management, Value Propositions, Service Improvement, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Active Listening

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Retail Merchandising and Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Merchandising, Product Lifecycle Management, Retail Store Operations, Stocking Merchandise, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, Forecasting, Business Operations, Operations, Supply And Demand, Planning, Business, Cost Control, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Anti Money Laundering and Transaction Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Registration, Loan Origination, Mortgage Loans, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Documents, Compliance Training, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Automated Clearing House, Consumer Lending, Threat Detection, General Lending, Customer Complaint Resolution, Workflow Management, Records Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Systems, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Controls, Finance

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    Coursera

    Compliance, Data Privacy & Omni-Channel

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Email Security, Marketing Strategies, HubSpot CRM, Risk Mitigation, Authentications, Marketing Channel, Persona Development, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Compliance Auditing, Data Governance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation G (Federal)

    Skills you'll gain: Registration, Loan Origination, Mortgage Loans, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulations, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Consumer Lending, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Procedure Development, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • No Surprises Act: SkillUp
  • S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation H (State): SkillUp
  • Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals: Madecraft
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Securing Networks and Systems: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Operational Risk and Resilience for Banking: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Game Design: Platforms & Monetization: John Wiley & Sons
  • Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship: Culture, Teams & Lock-On: University of Arizona
  • Retail Merchandising and Supply Chain Management: EDUCBA
  • Anti Money Laundering and Transaction Compliance: SkillUp

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