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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Factors Engineering, Creativity, User Research, Decision Making, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Research Design, Computer Displays, Accident Prevention, Control Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Plan Execution, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Architecture, Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Cost Estimation, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Due Diligence, Loans, Cash Flows, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Infrastructure, Data Cleansing, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months