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Thinking Courses

Thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, problem-solving techniques, creative thinking strategies, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in evaluating arguments, identifying biases, and applying logical reasoning across various scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, decision trees, and frameworks for structured thinking, which enhance your ability to organize thoughts and tackle complex challenges effectively.


Popular Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    351 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Howard University

    Introduction to Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    426 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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