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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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    Lund University

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Environment, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Public Health

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Logic, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI-Driven HR Strategy, Operations, and Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, AI Enablement, Regulatory Compliance, People Analytics, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment Strategies, ChatGPT, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Dashboard

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Data Manipulation, Productivity Software, Data Management, Document Management, User Interface (UI)

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    Amazon Web Services

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office Excel 2021-2024: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Compilation, Microsoft 365, Data Manipulation, Productivity Software, Data Management, Document Management, User Interface (UI)

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    Macquarie University

    Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Educational Materials, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Logic: Stanford University
  • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
  • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System
  • AI-Driven HR Strategy, Operations, and Regulatory Compliance: Starweaver
  • Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Amazon Web Services

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