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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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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package)

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Removing Barriers to Change

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    474 reviews

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Educational Materials, Prompt Engineering, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, AI Security, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Customer-Centric IT Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, AI Enablement, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Portfolio Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Technical Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    674 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    468 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios

    Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Experience Design, Customer Service, Service Improvement, Design Thinking, Expectation Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la estrategia

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8
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    547 reviews

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Analytics, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Javascript, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Management, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Informatics, Leadership, Human Development, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Customer-Centric IT Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios: Universidad Austral
  • Introducción a la estrategia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego

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