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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Mitigation, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (344) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Automation, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    ★ 4.2 (294) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings

    ★ 4.5 (484) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Music, Art History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Music History, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Music Performance, Advocacy, Culture, Case Studies, Education and Training, Pedagogy

    ★ 4.7 (182) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

    ★ 4.7 (244) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Share, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    ★ 4.8 (399) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Formal Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Equities, Property Accounting, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements

    ★ 4.8 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Organizational Change, Hospitality Management, Content Creation, Hospitality Services, Design Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Design, Prototyping, Leadership

    ★ 4.4 (205) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Hacer negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Planning, Economic Development, Social Sciences, New Business Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, International Finance

    ★ 4.8 (520) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Higher Education, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs

    ★ 4.8 (555) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera
  • Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • International Business Environment: University of London
  • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: STARWEAVER

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