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Critical Thinking in the Age of AI (Udemy.com)

Make AI your superpower! Build practical, future-proof skills for reasoning, judgment, problem solving & communication

Created by: Maven Analytics

Last updated June 2026

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What you will learn

  • Compare strategist vs. technician thinking to leverage the unique strengths of humans and machines
  • Apply critical thinking frameworks to evaluate AI outputs and clarify the way you reason, argue, and make decisions
  • Translate vague or incomplete requests into clearly framed problems and hypotheses, and identify biases that AI models often amplify
  • Use generative AI to build measurement plans that help align expectations and set you up for success
  • Apply analytical rigor and avoid logical fallacies like post hoc, false dilemma, cherry picking and generalization
  • Deliver clear and compelling presentations to stakeholders, using AI as a sparring partner and role-playing tool

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Course Description

AI is transforming the way we live, work, and make decisions. But in a world driven by algorithms, the most valuable skill isn’t how fast you can execute, it’s how well you can think.


Welcome to Critical Thinking in the Age of AI — a course designed to help you strengthen the skills that make us uniquely human, like reasoning, judgment, problem solving and communication.


We’ll start by exploring what it means to think like a strategist. While AI excels at execution, it relies on humans to ask the right questions. We’ll explore the habits of great critical thinkers, introduce the pillars of clarity, logic and creativity, and discuss why these skills are more important than ever.


Next we’ll introduce proven, time-tested frameworks for structured reasoning, from classics like the Socratic Method and Aristotelian logic to modern approaches like the Paul-Elder Critical Thinking model. We’ll introduce the core principles, practice applying them to real-world business cases, and explore how they can help you work smarter with AI, from writing better prompts to evaluating model outputs.


From there, we’ll start building powerful problem solving skills. You’ll learn how to translate vague requests, build testable hypotheses, and design measurement plans that align with business goals. You’ll also learn how to analyze and interpret data with confidence, by separating signal from noise, spotting flawed reasoning, and avoiding logical fallacies – like confirmation bias and false causation – that AI models tend to struggle with.


Last but not least, we’ll focus on the art of turning insight into impact. We’ll share practical tips to help you communicate with clarity and confidence, anticipate objections and defend your reasoning, and present data-driven stories that inspire stakeholders to act. This is how you move beyond simply “pulling reports”, and start delivering real value on the job.


COURSE OUTLINE:


  • Foundational Concepts

    • Learn why a strategist mindset centered around the key pillars of clarity, logic, and creativity are more vital than ever, especially in the age of generative AI


  • Frameworks & Models

    • Learn the basics of timeless historical and modern critical thinking frameworks and how they can equip you to navigate a changing world


  • Applied Skills

    • Learn how to translate vague business requests into clear problems, build testable hypotheses, and design measurement plans that align data with real business goals


  • Analysis Execution

    • Learn how to interpret data with rigor, separate signal from noise, avoid logical fallacies, and evaluate evidence to build credible, well-supported insights


  • Impact Delivery

    • Learn how to turn analytical findings into actionable recommendations, anticipate and address objections, and communicate insights that drive confident executive decisions.

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Ready to dive in? Join today and get immediate, LIFETIME access to the following:


  • 3+ hours of high-quality video

  • 5 course quizzes

  • 4 hands-on course projects

  • Critical Thinking in the Age of AI ebook (100+ pages)

  • Expert support and Q&A forum

  • 30-day Udemy satisfaction guarantee


Whether you’re a data professional, a business leader, or just looking to sharpen your critical thinking skills, you're in the right place. By the end of the course you’ll have the tools you need to make smarter, more confident decisions – using AI as a co-pilot, not a crutch.


Happy learning!

-The Maven Anaytics Team

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Instructor Details

Maven Analytics

Maven Analytics is an award-winning platform where individuals and teams build new skills, showcase work, and connect with experts around the world.

We've helped more than 2,000,000 learners around the world build job-ready data & AI skills, master tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau and Python, and build the foundation for successful careers.

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Reviews

4.5

1,040 ratings on Udemy

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By Mohamed Shehata on 8/26/2026

I found this course very beneficial in strengthening my consulting and leadership skills. The content improved my understanding of stakeholder engagement, active listening, problem-solving techniques

By Boris Bogdanov on 7/28/2026

The course provides a rear view on AI and at first place on Natural Intelligence. Practical view on Natural Intelligence focused on actionable decision making and then adds the place of AI as a way to improve the process but not replace human judgement. The title delivers what is promises in a best condensed way that easily brings understanding.

By Eric Rubinson on 6/8/2026

The content is good. However I've encountered two scenarios where J&J's security protocols conflicted with the training. In one case, I was instructed to take a screenshot to upload to ChatGPT for analysis, but the system blacked out my screen when the screenshot was initiated. In another case, I initiated a role-play activity within the course, but the system told me that J&J has disabled to Generative AI feature.

By Nurul Nazirah Binte Hassan on 5/20/2026

Yes it is a good match. As an engineer, it is easy to focus on our specific tasks without thinking about the implications or extent of our recommendations. Through this course, I feel that I have developed my thinking skills. Plus, with the knowledge of using AI properly, it would inadvertently change the way I work.

By Geonathan De Chavez on 4/5/2026

Critical thinking is your competitive edge Clarity at the start of analysis saves time, reduces bias, ensures your work aligns with real business goals. Strong analysis demand, validation, logic, and a wililingness to challenge your own conlcusion Insight, need communicated path to action Ai is a tool not a thinker

By Molly Moulthrop on 2/3/2026

The Mini Project exercise was difficult. It requires much more training and content to be able to successfully complete the exercise. I took extensive notes throughout the training module and still had issues.

By Kerry Eekhout on 1/12/2026

learning alot about how to improve some of the things i take for granted and dont think things through as per the info shared

By Mohamed Yehia on 1/11/2026

I was hesitant at the beginning to take this course. i thought that it is not that relevant to AI, but after I take it I found it an amazing one. Well balanced between theory and action.

By Rafael Torcende Aro on 12/26/2025

The course was a good match for me. Maven's teaching style is engaging, clear, and well-paced. This is an excellent course- from the course material, delivery, and instructor. Well done! Thank you.

By Candice du Plessis on 12/19/2025

There is so much out there for AI and prompt engineering etc, but this course went a level deeper and I even had a few "ah ha" moments where things clicked. Thank you for creating and sharing this content, definitely helpful and I am now asking better questions and getting better outputs

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Overall Score : 90 / 100