Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

51 reviews

A key feature of mathematical thinking is thinking outside-the-box – a valuable ability in today’s world. This course helps to develop that crucial way of thinking.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

WW1 Heroism: Through Art and Film

61 reviews

Discover just some of the ways that heroism and the First World War is portrayed through art and film.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Success: Practical Thinking Skills

61 reviews

Develop positive values and powerful problem-solving skills for personal and professional success through insights from great philosophers and practical thinking techniques.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Science of the Solar System

52 reviews

Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Learning Online: Researching Your Project

49 reviews

Improve your online research skills and your ability to critically analyse sources of information.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Real Engineering

Civil Engineering

48 reviews

Get insights into questions such as the history of London Underground, Why and how to build higher or solve the housing crisis in these short and quick videos on civil engineering.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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 weeks, 6 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Communication Skills

25 reviews

Enhance workplace communication skills to achieve goals. Learn strategies for effective interactions, including detecting lies, building trust, negotiating, and crafting persuasive messages across various mediums.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Making Sense of Data in the Media

35 reviews

Become a critical consumer of social statistics. Learn what numbers reveal, when and why they mislead, and how to spot fake news.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

25 reviews

Explore global transformations from 1760-1910, examining political, economic, and social revolutions that shaped the modern world. Understand key historical events and their lasting impact on society.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Preparing to Learn Online at University

28 reviews

Need advice on how to study online? Discover study techniques and skills for learning online as part of your university studies.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduzione al Debate

46 reviews

Scopri le tecniche del Debate: regole, valutazione e consigli pratici da esperti per applicarlo efficacemente in classe e migliorare le capacità argomentative degli studenti.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Modern China’s Foundations: The Manchus and the Qing

8 reviews

Learn how the Manchus conquered the Qing and established the last of the imperial dynasties.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

21 reviews

Explore the evolution of modern thought from Enlightenment to postmodernism through key philosophers and artists, examining cultural change, progress, and intellectual history.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Deep Teaching Solutions

Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

21 reviews

Explore AI-enhanced learning strategies, combining neuroscience insights with ChatGPT to boost cognitive abilities, improve study techniques, and foster critical thinking skills.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)