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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Innovation, Communication Strategies

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والبيانات الضخمة | AI

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Machine Learning, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, B2B Sales, Professional Networking, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Branding, Content Creation, Target Audience

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    D

    Duke University

    Business Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Product Strategy in the age of GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Manipulating Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Virginia

    Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to SIEM (Splunk)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Analysis Software, Information Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Configuration Management, User Interface (UI)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    273 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والبيانات الضخمة | AI: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Business Value Creation: Duke University
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product Strategy in the age of GenAI: Coursera
  • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera

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