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: Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Productivity, Data Sharing, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Controls, Procurement, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Communication, Quality Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Timelines, Dependency Analysis, Coordinating, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Business Workflow Analysis, Issue Tracking, Project Controls, Project Performance, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Process Analysis, Process Design, Performance Measurement, Automation Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months