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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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    Harvard Business Review

    Act Strategically

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Market Trend, Forecasting, Value Propositions, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Revival

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Service Recovery, Drive Engagement, Technology Solutions, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, End User Training and Support, Change Management, Active Listening, User Experience, Decision Making, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Security, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Storytelling - From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Dashboard, Infographics, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Network Analysis, AI Security, Network Security, Network Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Network Protocols, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Enseignement supérieur et entrepreneuriat

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Training and Development, Training Programs, Collaboration, Project Design, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Adaptability, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM)

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Conceptual Design, Analysis, Process Improvement, Service Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Decision Making, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel intermedio

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Group Policy, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Collaborative Software, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Azure Active Directory, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Social Determinants Of Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Act Strategically: Harvard Business Review
  • Platform Product Revival: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Data Storytelling - From Insight to Impact: Packt
  • Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response: Johns Hopkins University
  • Enseignement supérieur et entrepreneuriat: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM): Universidade de São Paulo
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson

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