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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Cost Reduction, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Control, Business Analysis, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Taxonomy, AI Enablement, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Robotics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    理解马克思

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Economic Development, Labor Law, Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Application Design, Machine Learning, API Design, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Deep Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Image Analysis, Embeddings, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care, Model Deployment, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Project Management, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Graph Theory, Medical Science and Research, Big Data

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Communication, Sustainable Development

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Forecasting, Income Statement, Annual Reports, Securities (Finance), Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · 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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Emprendiendo en STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Team Leadership, Team Building, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Marketing, Business Development, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Professional Networking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Competitive Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Artificial Intelligence: An Overview: Politecnico di Milano
  • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
  • Getting started with generative AI in Azure: Microsoft
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Deep Learning for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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