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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Design, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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

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    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Pre-Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

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

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thinking About Care

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Transformation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Force Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Sales, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Case Studies, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Team Building, Decision Making, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Creativity

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

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

  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Pre-Calculus: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System

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