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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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    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Collaboration

    4.7
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Scientific Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    459 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Software Installation, Virtualization

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

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    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8
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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

  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively: Duke University
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
  • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine
  • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School

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