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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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    Coursera

    Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Foundational Health Informatics and Marketspace

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Interoperability, Health Systems, Medical Records, Health Information Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care, Medical Terminology, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    3D Character Rigging in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, Design and Product

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Reports and Dashboards with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Risk Management, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Project Time and Effort

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Estimation, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Capacity Planning, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity in modern organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Agile Methodology, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Private Cloud, Restful API, Go (Programming Language), Compliance Auditing, Program Development, Frontend Integration, Software Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Enterprise Security, Auditing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Communication Protocols for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Communication Strategies, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Software, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Expectation Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Performance Reporting, Standard Operating Procedure, Performance Measurement, Service Level Agreement, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Choose Best Project Management Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Decision Making, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Persuasive Communication, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva: Coursera
  • Foundational Health Informatics and Marketspace: Illinois Tech
  • 3D Character Rigging in Blender: Packt
  • Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support: Packt
  • Automate Reports and Dashboards with AI: Coursera
  • Project Time and Effort: Coursera
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Cybersecurity in modern organizations: Coursera
  • Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing: AI CERTs

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