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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    Columbia University

    Features and Boundaries

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Emprendiendo en STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Team Leadership, Team Building, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Professional Networking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Health Care, Geriatrics, Health Policy, Health Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SoFi

    Managing Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Mortgage Loans, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Goal Setting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Supply Chain Digitization: Strategy and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation Management, Digital Transformation, Transportation Operations, Logistics Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Inventory and Warehousing, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Order Fulfillment, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience improvement

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver
  • Features and Boundaries: Columbia University
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Emprendiendo en STEM: Universidad Austral
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Managing Debt: SoFi

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