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    Explore the Critical Thinking Course Catalog

    • U

      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Creativity, European History, Writing and Editing, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Team Oriented

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Economics, Environmental Science, Environment, Production Process, Sustainability Reporting, Water Resources, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Consumer Behaviour

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Esports

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Professional Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Recruitment, Journalism, Fundraising, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Event Planning, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism I

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The State University of New York

      Basic Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Skills, Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Mind and Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Test Case, Human Factors, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Scripting, Solution Design, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Virginia

      Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Lean Methodologies, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      BCG

      Transformación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Business Economics, Process Design, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Esports: University of California, Irvine
    • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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