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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Account Manager with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Selling, Account Strategy, Productivity Software, Financial Management, Consultative Selling, Administrative Support, Negotiation, Sales Process, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Contract Negotiation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sales Prospecting, Customer Service, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, Client Services, Content Management, Relationship Building, Generative AI

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Formulate Winning Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Contingency Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Growth Strategies, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Performance & Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Dashboard, CI/CD, Data Visualization, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data, Automation, Agentic systems, Version Control

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Instructing, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Capital, Basel, Stress Testing, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Financial Analysis, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity, Financial Systems, Data Management, Financial Controls, Capital Markets

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Agents: Building AI-Powered Automations

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Business Process Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Automation, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Scalability, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Transform Data: SQL & Pandas Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, Consolidation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Apache Spark

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Capital Adequacy, Stress Scenarios, and Financial Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Applied Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Dashboard, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Services, Financial Data, Investments, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Account Manager with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Analyze and Formulate Winning Business Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Agentic AI Performance & Reliability: Coursera
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
  • Analyze Capital, Basel, Stress Testing, and Resilience: EDUCBA
  • Salesforce Agents: Building AI-Powered Automations: Coursera
  • Transform Data: SQL & Pandas Mastery: Coursera

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