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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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    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Productivity, Data Sharing, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management, Intellectual Property

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    Packt

    Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Amazon Redshift, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Redis, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, General Networking, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master IT Budgeting: Analyze, Forecast & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Business Acumen, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Marketing Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Management, Analytical Skills, Target Audience, Statistical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Content, Web Analytics, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Content Management, Analytics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Concepts in Recursion, Backtracking, and OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Java, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Methodologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize AI Prompts for Cost and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Project Design, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, Operational Efficiency, Cost Management, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Jira (Software), Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Dependency Analysis, Scheduling, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Risk Management, User Story, Capacity Planning, Agile Project Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manage Suppliers: From List to Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Compliance Management, Data Integrity, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation: Packt
  • Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus: Coursera
  • Master IT Budgeting: Analyze, Forecast & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Apply Marketing Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Strategy: Coursera
  • Advanced Concepts in Recursion, Backtracking, and OOP: Packt
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • Optimize AI Prompts for Cost and Quality: Coursera

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