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.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Conflict Management, Planning, Relationship Building, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Sustainable Development, Game Theory, Business, Market Analysis, Production Process, Strategic Decision-Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Design, Business Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Professional Networking, Product Development, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Leadership Development, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Data Security, Network Analysis, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months