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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, World History, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Political Sciences, Export Control, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Regulations, Investments, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development

    ★ 4.8 (305) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), Dataflow, Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Program Development, Machine Learning

    ★ 2.9 (211) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • C

    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Accountability

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

    Category: Preview
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Analysis, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Parent Communication, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (206) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Philosophy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Diagram Design, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, European History, Social Studies, World History, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Anthropology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Research, Literacy

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, LLM Application, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Fraud detection, Reinforcement Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning

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

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

  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: 28DIGITAL
  • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields: Rice University

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