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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Ideation, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Health Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Data Cleansing, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Advocacy, Leadership, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Embeddings, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Markov Model, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Thinking, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Customer Complaint Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Interviewing Skills, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Keyword Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Banking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Analysis, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Model Evaluation, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Leadership, Environmental Management Systems, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Planning, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks