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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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    Packt

    Aspiring CIO & CISO: Leadership Development Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, Personal Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Leadership, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, IT Management, Strategic Thinking, Communication Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Negotiation and High-Impact Closure

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Data Visualization, Sales Training, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, B2B Sales, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Creative Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Business Planning, Creativity, Financial Management, Business Management, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Microsoft Word, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Technology Solutions, Education and Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Digital Marketing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Innovation

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Design Strategy, Future Trends & Implementation with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Design Reviews, User Interface (UI), Design Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Prompt Patterns, Prototyping, Presentations, User Story, Professional Development, Storyboarding

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    SAP Professional Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Product Strategy, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Rapport Building, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Business Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Aspiring CIO & CISO: Leadership Development Guide: Packt
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia
  • Advanced Negotiation and High-Impact Closure: LearnQuest
  • Creative Enterprises: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Transformation: University of Virginia
  • Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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