Free Online Thinking Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of California, San Diego

Converting Challenges into Opportunities (Coursera)

Personal and Professional Development

In today's fast-paced work environment, the ability to turn challenges into opportunities is crucial for career advancement. This course equips you with essential skills to leverage your cognitive abilities, solve complex problems, foster creativity, and implement groundbreaking ideas at your workplace. Stand out from the competition and lead change effectively.

Nov 7th 2022

4 Weeks

Personal Development Creativity Leadership

The Hook, the Bait, and the Fish: Approaches to Teaching Thinking (edX)

EdX

IsraelX

The Hook, the Bait, and the Fish: Approaches to Teaching Thinking (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Unlock the secrets of teaching thinking effectively with this comprehensive online course from edX. Explore three powerful approaches—skills, dispositions, and understanding—to cultivate critical, creative, and effective thinking in your students. Perfect for educators seeking to enhance their curriculum and prepare students for the challenges of a knowledge-driven world.

Oct 31st 2021

5-12 Weeks

Education Teaching Thinking

FutureLearn

Develop Conceptual Thinking for Problem-Solving (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership Health & Society

Enhance your critical thinking skills and learn a powerful framework for solving complex problems. This course will teach you strategic thinking and effective communication of solutions, equipping you to tackle life's challenges head-on.

Jul 26th 2021

4 Weeks

Decision Making Strategic Thinking Thinking

EdX

University of Queensland,UQx

The Science of Everyday Thinking (edX)

Management & Leadership Social Sciences

Dive into 'The Science of Everyday Thinking' on edX and transform the way you perceive and analyze the world around you. This course explores the fascinating realm of cognitive biases, opinion formation, and rational decision-making, equipping you with tools to think more critically and make better choices in your daily life.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Psychology Personal Development Argue

Saylor Academy

Saylor.org

Logic and Critical Thinking (saylor.org)

Humanities

Discover the basics of critical thinking, informal logic, and a touch of formal logic with our introductory course. Sharpen your analytical reasoning abilities to excel in diverse careers and educational endeavors.

Legacy Course

Self-Paced

Logic Thinking Critical Thinking

OpenLearning

Taylor's University

Success - Achieve Success with Emotional Intelligence (OpenLearning)

Personal and Professional Development

Discover the path to true success and happiness with our 'Success - Achieve Success with Emotional Intelligence' course. This unique program delves into the often-overlooked aspect of emotional intelligence, teaching you how it can be a powerful tool for achieving both personal and professional goals. Whether you're looking to improve your relationships, advance in your career, or simply lead a more fulfilling life, this course provides the insights and strategies you need.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Emotional Intelligence Communication Success

Skillshare

An Extraordinary Moment (Skillshare)

Personal and Professional Development

Discover how to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences with our 'An Extraordinary Moment' course. Gain valuable skills in identifying opportunities and navigating life's unpredictable challenges through the lens of personal insight and understanding human desires.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Psychology Thinking Personal Insight