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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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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Media and Communications, Neurology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

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    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Advanced Analytics, User Experience Design, Big Data, User Centered Design, IT Security Architecture, Interaction Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Robotics, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, Application Deployment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Motivational Skills, Driving engagement, Appeals, Non-Verbal Communication

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), System Requirements

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.3
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard: Johns Hopkins University
  • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM
  • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة: University of Washington
  • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo

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