Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction

147 reviews

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Aprender

107 reviews

¿Quieres conocer tus recursos y niveles de desempeño relacionadas con tu proceso de aprender? ¿Te interesa desarrollar habilidades para aprender más y mejor?

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

6 reviews

Enhance your critical thinking skills with this 4-week course by the University of Michigan. Learn to apply statistical, psychological, and cost-benefit concepts to everyday decisions and professional scenarios.

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

11 reviews

Learn how to effectively solve problems and make decisions in the workplace. Gain confidence in assessing problems, selecting decision-making approaches, and measuring success. University of California, Irvine. 4 weeks.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Information Literacy

Improve your search skills with this 5-week course from the State University of New York. Learn to efficiently gather, organize, and ethically use information, earning a digital badge upon completion.

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Basic Information Literacy

67 ratings at Coursera

Improve your project/presentation skills with this 5-week course from State University of New York. Learn to navigate information sources, avoid plagiarism, and use citations. Earn a digital badge upon completion.

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Digital Information Literacy

15 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create digital artifacts like infographics, websites, and videos with this 5-week course from the State University of New York. Gain digital media design skills and earn a recognized badge.

• Coursera
• 20 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

71 ratings at Coursera

Learn to solve complex business problems like a management consultant with Emory University's 6-week course. Master problem definition, logical structuring, hypothesis-based consulting, and data analysis.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

Improve your problem-solving skills with this 3-week course by the University of Leeds. Learn to define, analyze, and solve problems using techniques like SWOT analysis.

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 3 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Groningen

Decision Making in a Complex and Uncertain World

43 reviews

This course will teach you the first principles of complexity, uncertainty and how to make decisions in a complex world.

• FutureLearn
• 6 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• 8th Mar, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The University of Sydney

Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

1019 ratings at Coursera

Improve your academic results with this 6-week course from The University of Sydney. Learn critical thinking skills, argumentation techniques, and how to apply them to real-world problems.

• Coursera
• 26 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

77 ratings at Coursera

Dartmouth College's 4-week course explores the neuroscience of decision-making, teaching you to make conscious choices in work and life.

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

144 ratings at Coursera

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with IBM's 1-week course. Learn to analyze issues and find solutions using a five-step method, beneficial for all professionals.

• Coursera
• 3-4 hours worth of material, 1 week long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes

Students will learn about different ways to analyze emerging forms of misinformation such as “deepfake” videos, as well as how new technologies can be used to create a more just and equitable world.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

English for Media Literacy

1991 ratings at Coursera

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy.

• Coursera
• 42 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)