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Personal Development and Productivity
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Analyse claims, avoid common biases and solve real workplace problems with a structured, evidence-based method from definition to tested solution.
About this course
Think sharper. Learn to analyze arguments, avoid biases, and apply structured methods to solve problems effectively.
What you will learn
- Evaluate claims by separating facts, opinions and inferences and judging evidence quality
- Recognise common cognitive biases and use simple processes to reduce their effect
- Define problems precisely and find root causes with the 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Break complex problems into issue trees and prioritise actions with impact-effort analysis
- Generate creative options and choose between them with a weighted decision matrix
- Spot weak arguments and manipulation, and help groups reach better decisions
Curriculum
Module 1Thinking About Thinking4 lessons
- 1What Critical Thinking Really Is Free preview
- 2Common Cognitive Biases at Work
- 3Assumptions: Finding and Testing Them
- 4Facts, Opinions and Evidence Quality
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
Module 2Structured Problem Solving4 lessons
- 5Defining the Real Problem
- 6Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys and Fishbone
- 7Breaking Problems Down: Issue Trees
- 8Prioritising with Impact-Effort Analysis
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
Module 3Generating Solutions4 lessons
- 9Divergent Thinking Techniques
- 10Evaluating Options Objectively
- 11Decision Matrices in Practice
- 12Testing Solutions Before Committing
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
Module 4Applied Critical Thinking3 lessons
- 13Spotting Weak Arguments and Manipulation
- 14Thinking Well in Groups
- 15Course Project: Solve a Real Problem End-to-End
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
PFinal project: Solve a Real Problem End-to-End
Who this course is for
- Professionals and managers who make decisions or solve problems at work
- Business owners who want a reliable method for tackling operational problems
- Students and job seekers who want to strengthen a skill employers value
Requirements
- No prior knowledge needed
- A notebook, plus a computer with spreadsheet software for the decision matrix lesson
- A real problem from your work, business or community to use in the exercises
What is included
Written lessons
15 lessons, each with a practical exercise and key points to remember.
Module quizzes
A short quiz at the end of each module. Pass mark 70%, and you can retake it.
Final project
Solve a Real Problem End-to-End. A practical brief with steps and a way to check your own work.
Certificate
A certificate of completion from EMFAD Courses with a unique code anyone can verify.
How the certificate works
Complete every lesson and pass every module quiz with 70% or more. Your certificate then appears in your learner area, ready to print or save as PDF. It shows your name, the course title, the completion date and a unique code. It is a certificate of completion from EMFAD Courses, not an accredited qualification.
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