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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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Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Empathy, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Plan Execution, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Business Systems Analysis, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Applications, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, ChatGPT, Requirements Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Agile Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
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    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Sales Force Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Sales, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement

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

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Equity, Performance Measurement, Community Health, Cost Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AAPC

    Introduction to Certified Professional Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Insurance, Administration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting

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

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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology

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

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    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Linear Regression with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, NumPy, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Healthcare Delivery Providers: University of Minnesota
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Certified Professional Biller: AAPC
  • Wharton Business Foundations Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University

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