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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Usability Testing, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Coordinate Patient Care: Referrals and Follow-ups

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Follow Through, Patient Registration, Setting Appointments, Practice Management Software, Medical Records, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Monitor, Scale and Backup Your AI App

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Data Maintenance, Analytics, Event Monitoring, Service Level Agreement, System Support, Performance Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate and Resolve Invoicing Disputes Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Billing & Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Billing, Invoicing, Billing Systems, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Investigation, Claims Processing, Accounting, Customer Complaint Resolution, Email Automation, Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Process Automation, Automation, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize LLM Costs & Streamline Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Productivity Software, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Expense Management, Cost Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Specific Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Building Services Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Medical Coding and Superbill Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Billing, System Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Root Cause Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Hybrid Project Plans and Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Change Orders, Change Control, Project Schedules, Timelines, Initiative and Leadership, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Scheduling, Project Estimation, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GPU Clusters & Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Containerization, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Orchestration, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, AI Workflows, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unlock Product Insights: Analyze and Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Product Knowledge, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning, Research, Investigation, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • Coordinate Patient Care: Referrals and Follow-ups: Coursera
  • Monitor, Scale and Backup Your AI App: Coursera
  • Automate and Resolve Invoicing Disputes Fast: Coursera
  • Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security: Coursera
  • Optimize LLM Costs & Streamline Processes: Coursera
  • Design of Specific Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Medical Coding and Superbill Essentials: Coursera
  • Hybrid Project Plans and Changes: Coursera

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