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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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    Edureka

    Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Resource Management, Team Leadership, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication, Kanban Principles, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Network Model, Combinatorics, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Algebra, Programming Principles, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Informatics, Arithmetic, Computer Science, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Needs Assessment, Empathy, Customer Insights, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Managed Services, Risk Management Framework, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Release Management, Incident Management, Service Level

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Multimedia, Podcasting, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Reviews, Storyboarding, Education Software and Technology, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital pedagogy, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Leadership, Presentations, Creativity, Teamwork, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, People Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, Decision Making, Culture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Continuous Improvement Process, Feasibility Studies, Digital Transformation, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

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

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    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM): Edureka
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices: EDUCBA
  • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
  • Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management : Starweaver
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder

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