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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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    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thinking About Care

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Radiography, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Deep Learning

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Learn Generative AI with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Tensorflow, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Image Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: designing a Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Business Transformation, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Decision Making, Adaptability, Resilience

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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

  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP : Coursera
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka

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