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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

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Documentation, LLM Application, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing

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    Packt

    Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited)

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Team Building, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Web Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Human Factors Engineering, 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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Piling Construction and practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Product Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Process Validation, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards, Design

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    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Child Development, Parent Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Programming, Text Mining

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera
  • Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited): Packt
  • JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions: Scrimba
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
  • Piling Construction and practices: L&T EduTech
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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