: This course is an introduction to the importance of critical thinking in the business world. Critical thinking is an intellectual model for reasoning through issues to reach well-founded conclusions about them. Asking questions is at the heart of critical thinking.
This program is designed to help learners define and identify critical thinking and reasoning skills and develop those skills.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Foundations of Critical Thinking
Introduces the core concepts of critical thinking, reasoning, and logic. Learners examine why critical thinking is essential in business and how asking the right questions leads to well?founded conclusions.
Module 2: Questioning & Reasoning Skills
Focuses on developing effective questioning techniques that support critical thinking. Learners explore how to frame questions, analyze assumptions, and evaluate information logically and objectively.
Module 3: Systematic Problem?Solving
Examines the process of systematic problem?solving, including identifying problems, analyzing causes, evaluating options, and making reasoned decisions using structured critical thinking models.
Module 4: Barriers & Fallacies in Thinking
Addresses common barriers to critical thinking, such as bias and flawed assumptions. Learners identify and articulate common reasoning fallacies and learn strategies to overcome obstacles to clear thinking.
Module 5: Applying Critical Thinking in the Workplace
Explores how critical thinking applies to real?world business situations. Learners examine how reasoning skills improve decision?making, communication, problem resolution, and organizational effectiveness.
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