Introduction to Critical Thinking - Online

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 is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. You will have access for 90 days.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$150
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

CEU CREDITS
.5
This course is designed for adult learners interested in refining their critical thinking skills.
Students will be able to:
  • Define critical thinking, reasoning, and logic
  • Ask appropriate questions for critical thinking
  • Define the logical approach to critical thinking
  • Determine your preferred problem-solving style
  • Understand the process of systemic problem-solving
  • Utilize analysis models (situation assessment; decision analysis; problem evaluation)
  • Identify and overcome barriers to critical thinking
  • Articulate common reasoning fallacies
  • Understand critical thinking as it pertains to the workplace
  • Apply critical thinking skills to not-for-profit, corporate, and governmental settings
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Estimated Completion Time
5 - 7 hours
What is Critical Thinking?
Topics covered include:
  • Reading - The Basics of Critical Thinking
  • What is Critical Thinking?
  • Thinking Skills
  • Why Critical Thinking Matters
  • Spotting the Common Barriers- An Introduction
  • Reasoning and Logic
  • Mini-Case: Unstated Assumptions?
  • Exercise: Critical Thinking Aptitude Test
Duration: 1.5 hours

Systematic Problem Solving
Topics covered include:
  • Reading - Systematic Problem Solving Checklist
  • Systematic Problem Solving
  • The Socratic method
  • Occam's razor
  • Elements of Reasoning
  • Standards of Critical Thinking
  • Vocabulary Game
Duration: 1.5 hours

Barriers to Critical Thinking
Topics covered include:
  • Reading - Barriers to Critical Thinking and Common Reasoning Fallacies
  • Barriers to Critical Thinking
  • Exercise: Identifying Barriers to Critical Thinking
  • Reasoning Fallacies
  • Challenging Conventional Wisdom
  • Vocabulary Game
Duration: 1.5 hours

Critical Thinking in Practice
Topics covered include:
  • Critical Thinking in Practice
  • Considering the Discipline
  • Analysis and Synthesis
Duration: 1.5 hours

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