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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.


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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Copenhagen Business School

    Business Models For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Communications, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership

    4.6
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

    4.4
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Composure, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Physiology, Mental Concentration, Creative Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    What Can AI Do for Marketing?

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, AI Enablement, Marketing Effectiveness, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Data Collection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Oral Expression, Communication, Business Writing, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Business Technologies, Grammar, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Email Automation, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Data Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Asset Management, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Investigation, Statistical Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Scalability, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Software Design, UI Components

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

    3.9
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    Amazon Web Services

    Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Making, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Technology Strategies, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Technology Solutions

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Models For Sustainability: Copenhagen Business School
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • Problem-Solving: Arizona State University
  • Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness: Universidades Anáhuac
  • What Can AI Do for Marketing?: Emory University
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Salesforce Introduction: LearnKartS
  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • Frontend Development using Angular: Board Infinity

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