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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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    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, MySQL, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, AI Product Strategy, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

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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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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Time Management, Persistence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
  • IBM Data Management: IBM
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Data Science Foundations: IBM
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong

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