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.

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Data Security, Network Analysis, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Process Analysis, Business Strategies, Project Management, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Problem Solving, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Verification And Validation, Meeting Facilitation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Biology, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Communication, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Leadership Development, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Terraform, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Databases, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Product Improvement, Sprint Planning, Business Process, Process Improvement, Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks