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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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    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking

    4.6
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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    4.4
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    626 reviews

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    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Labor Relations

    4.8
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Digital pedagogy, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Employee Engagement

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Business, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Finance, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, International Finance

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of strategic business analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Business, Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis

    4.4
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    662 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Model Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Finance

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    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving

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    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security

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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Priorities, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Planning, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Case Studies

    4.7
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    660 reviews

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    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting

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

  • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
  • Corporate Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University

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