Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom

6 reviews

Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact.

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

The Society of Mind

This course is an introduction to the theory that tries to explain how minds are made from collections of simpler processes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Health, Housing, and Educational Services

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore policies in housing, education, healthcare, and immigration, addressing power dynamics and systemic issues. Develop critical analysis skills for policy evaluation and reform.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

US Social Services: Where did they come from?

56 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of US social policy from its cultural roots to modern debates, examining key shifts in welfare provision and the role of government in addressing societal needs.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans

This course provides military veterans with a useful roadmap to transition more smoothly from military service to a new and meaningful civilian career.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Darwin and Design

This course covers social development, social behaviour, social cognition and social neuroscience, in both human and non-human social animals.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

362 ratings at Coursera

Learn to analyze inductive arguments, causal reasoning, and probability for better decision-making in everyday life. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence, assess explanations, and make informed choices.

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

Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

350 ratings at Coursera

Learn to identify and avoid common fallacies in reasoning, enhancing critical thinking skills for better decision-making in various aspects of life.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Enhance critical thinking skills to analyze and construct arguments effectively. Learn to identify, evaluate, and apply logical reasoning in various contexts, from politics to everyday decision-making.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations

17 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical financial analysis skills to interpret reports, forecast statements, and value firms using both GAAP and non-GAAP data for informed decision-making.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed

1 review

Alessandro Guetta (Paris) uses anItalian Hebrewcommentary on the biblical description of the ancient Israelite Tabernacle ( mishkan ), Tavnit ha-mishkan by Malkiel Ashkenazi,as a case studyinhowmanuscripts can be used by intellectual historians.

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

Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

959 ratings at Coursera

Develop a practical model for creative problem-solving, focusing on reframing issues, brainstorming solutions, and effectively communicating recommendations in professional settings.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Training and Learning Online

102 ratings at Coursera

Develop effective online learning strategies, from note-taking to collaboration. Acquire practical skills for successful digital education, including communication and research techniques.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

5 reviews

Explore the psychological and biological foundations of soul beliefs, their cultural impacts, and evidence for afterlife experiences. Examine how these beliefs shape worldviews and influence human behavior.

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