Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

Colgate University

Greeks at War: Homer at Troy

4 reviews

Gain a broad-based understanding of warfare in ancient Greece through Homer’s account of the Trojan War in the Iliad.

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

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Universe and Space Stuff - Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

4 reviews

Kurzgesagt's YouTube channel focuses on minimalist animated educational content, using the flat design style. All our space related videos.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cisco

Cybersecurity Essentials

4 reviews

Learn valuable security principles to defend networks.

• Cisco Networking Academy
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Global Politics

6 ratings at edX

Join us on a cosmopolitan adventure through politics, society, conflict and nature, and ask yourself, as we look to the future of humanity, whether there is one global order that is sufficiently complex to be both lasting and sustainable.

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

Media LIT: Overcoming Information Overload

Take control of information overload and make media serve you better.

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

Making Sense of News

3 reviews

With social media and a 24/7 news cycle, how do we — as news consumers — make sense of what we hear and read? At a time when we are flooded with an abundance of information and disinformation, it is essential for each one of us to become a more discernin…

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

BCom Orientation - Academic Skills for University Success

Develop essential academic skills for success in BCom: self-direction, time management, critical thinking, research, and effective communication. Enhance your learning strategies and productivity.

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

Opportunities and Obstacles for STEM Education - Dean's Lecture Series 2017

Exploring challenges and opportunities in STEM education implementation, including curriculum integration, skill development, and teacher preparation. Discusses research needs to assess long-term impact on students and schools.

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

Microcredential

Problem Solving in the Digital Age

Develop critical problem-solving skills for the workplace using design thinking, data analysis, and strategic planning. Enhance decision-making abilities and learn to tackle real-world challenges effectively.

• FutureLearn
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

Hone your computer science skills and gain practical applications for solving complex problems with logic.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Question Reality! Science, philosophy, and the search for meaning

3 reviews

What is reality? Explore how physics and philosophy have changed our perspective on the nature of the universe, matter, and mind over time.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Maastricht School of Management Romania

Critical Thinking - Reason and Fair Play in Communication

3 reviews

A fun journey through the mechanism of reasoning and argumentation, illustrated by tons of documented experiments and interesting examples.

• iversity
• 7 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Build Your Critical Thinking Skills

3 reviews

Discover how to question assumptions and apply sound reasoning using critical thinking skills. Determine how to best problem solve and make good decisions.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours
• Finished
• Free Trial Available

CrashCourse

Film Criticism

3 reviews

In 15 episodes, Michael Aranda will teach you about film criticism! This course is based on an introductory college level curriculum and will teach by analyzing 15 films from different genres, directors, years, and countries.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Climate Change Explained, and the Myths Debunked

3 reviews

Debunks climate change myths and explains the science behind global warming, examining common misconceptions and providing evidence-based explanations for climate-related phenomena.

• YouTube
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video