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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Science

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Unsupervised Learning, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    La gestión en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Business Logic, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Business Economics, User Interface (UI) Design, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    163 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Operations Research, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics, Digital Signal Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft
  • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design: SkillUp
  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3)): National Taiwan University
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University

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