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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Brand Loyalty, Product Strategy, Product Planning, New Product Development, Internal Communications, Design and Product, Employee Engagement, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Team Oriented, Data Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Threat Management, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Code Review, Risk Management Framework, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Dashboard, CI/CD, Data Visualization, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data, Automation, Agentic systems, Version Control
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Healthcare Project Management, Data Visualization, Concision, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Threat Detection, Data Security, Key Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Documentation, Cloud Services, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, User Experience Design, Business Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Account Strategy, Productivity Software, Financial Management, Financial Data, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Account Management, Data Quality, Customer Service, Budgeting, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Consultative Approaches, Relationship Building, Solution Selling, Customer Insights, Generative AI
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Capital Budgeting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Data, Variance Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Process Optimization, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Business Process Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Salesforce Development, Automation, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Scalability, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks