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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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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the USA

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Case Law, Federal Information Security Management Act

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Community Development, Investments, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Lund University

    Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Deep Learning with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Project Scoping, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Performance Measurement, Change Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Software Visualization

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing Care, Acute Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology, Oxygen Therapy, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Pharmacology, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • Privacy in the USA: 28DIGITAL
  • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy: Lund University
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch: IBM
  • Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring: LearnKartS
  • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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