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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Process Design, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Robotics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Investments, Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, Application Deployment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours