Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

China and Communism

5 reviews

Explore the Maoist period of China, from the Communist Party to the death of Mao and the reopening of China.

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

Thinking Critically: Interpreting Randomized Clinical Trials

5 reviews

Enhance critical appraisal skills for evaluating clinical research papers through engaging videos and practical examples. Improve clinical practice, research quality, and peer-review abilities.

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

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Shylock

12 ratings at edX

An exploration of the magnetic and ambivalent character of Shylock in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories

23 ratings at edX

Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.

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

Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath

1 review

Explore the poetry of the Civil War and its aftermath.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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History of China: The Modern Era

Explore China's transformation from imperial power to modern nation, examining key events, political shifts, and enduring challenges that shaped its contemporary identity and global role.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $745.00
• 5 courses

The Case for a Liberal Arts Education: Is It Worth the Investment?

Explore the value and relevance of liberal arts education in today's world, examining its benefits, challenges, and potential for personal and societal growth.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Technology Management During a Time of U.S.-China Friction

2 reviews

Explore the complex U.S.-China relationship in electronics and IT industries, comparing it to past U.S.-Japan tensions and examining future shaping forces and issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Data Overload - Making Sense of Statistics in the News, Kristin Sainani

Learn to critically analyze statistics in news, understand risk communication, and navigate common pitfalls in data interpretation with Stanford professor Kristin Sainani's insightful webinar.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

System Innovation - Strategies for Tackling Complexity and Scale

Strategies for navigating complex challenges using systems-based innovation, leadership models for systemic change, and principles of scale to achieve large-scale transformations.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Talking Machine - The Phonograph and the Making of Modern American Religion

Explore how the phonograph and record companies in the 1920s shaped modern faith and technology, examining their impact on religious practices and cultural dynamics.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Coming Attractions - Death or Utopia in the Next Three Decades

Experts explore potential futures for 2030 and 2050, discussing global challenges, technological advancements, and possible solutions to create a more sustainable and equitable world.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Design Thinking - Tackling Big Questions and Important Decisions

Explore how design thinking can help tackle life's big questions and important decisions with Stanford's Bill Burnett, offering innovative approaches to decision-making challenges.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reducing Misinformation Sharing at Scale Using Digital Accuracy Prompt Ads - Stanford Seminar

Exploring content-neutral interventions to reduce misinformation sharing through large-scale experiments on Facebook and Twitter, demonstrating the potential of accuracy prompts in digital ads.

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

Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

5 reviews

Learn to evaluate deductive arguments using truth tables and Venn diagrams. Master propositional and categorical logic to analyze validity in reasoning, with practical exercises to reinforce your skills.

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