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    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Hospice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Teamwork, Composure, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Resilience, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Immediate Digital Employee Feedback with SnapEval

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Registration, Dashboard, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Digital Communications, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Critical Thinking

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Power of Sport in American Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

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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

  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create Immediate Digital Employee Feedback with SnapEval: Coursera
  • Leadership Essentials: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات: Alfaisal University | KLD

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