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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Technology Roadmaps, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Social Impact, Business, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours