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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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    University of Glasgow

    Explainable deep learning models for healthcare - CDSS 3

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Healthcare 5.0, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Electocardiography, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Sustainable Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Planning, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Building and Training Neural Networks with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Data Preprocessing

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Supervised Text Classification for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Marketing Analytics, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Metric

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Marketing Automation, Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Insights, Data Ethics, Personalized Service, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

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

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    Packt

    Advanced PyTorch Techniques and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Transfer Learning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Embeddings, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Flask (Web Framework)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xbox

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Opportunities, User Research, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Innovation, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.7 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

  • Explainable deep learning models for healthcare - CDSS 3: University of Glasgow
  • Sustainable Business Strategies: Coursera
  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security Assessment and Testing: Packt
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
  • How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness: Coursera
  • Building and Training Neural Networks with PyTorch: Packt
  • Supervised Text Classification for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies: Coursera

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