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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Behavior Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    محو الأمية المعلوماتية والرقمية لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Professionalism, Research, Communication, Personal Integrity, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Literacy, Computer Literacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Writing, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Communication

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

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    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Rebo-binario

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Critical Thinking, Willingness To Learn, Debugging, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Other Programming Languages, Computer Literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Finance for Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Personal Development, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¿Ves la Erosión? Claves para Identificarla

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    As Competências do Líder Exponencial

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation, Growth Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • محو الأمية المعلوماتية والرقمية لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
  • Rebo-binario: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Finance for Decision-Making: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • ¿Ves la Erosión? Claves para Identificarla: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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