Critical Thinking: Make Strategic Decisions With Confidence

COURSE OUTLINE

Solving problems. Evaluating options. Choosing direction. You need to be adept at critical thinking every day on the job. Learn how to tell the difference between effective and ineffective methods of thought. When you can show that your decisions are based on sound reasoning, you give yourself an unbeatable advantage as a leader or a rising star.

Hybrid (VILT)

Virtual instruction environments are designed to simulate the traditional classroom or learning experience. Instructor-led training is still the number one delivery method of choice because it allows you to interact and discuss the training material, either individually or in a group setting, and you gain access to expert knowledge from certified instructors. This form of guided learning is impactful and produces positive learning outcomes. Day, evening and Saturday classes are offered.

Course Content

Virtual Lecturer-led Interactive Teaching (VLIT)

Virtual instruction environments are designed to simulate the traditional classroom or learning experience. Instructor-led training is still the number one delivery method of choice because it allows you to interact and discuss the training material, either individually or in a group setting, and you gain access to expert knowledge from certified instructors. This form of guided learning is impactful and produces positive learning outcomes. Day, evening and Saturday classes are offered.
Part 1: Understanding Critical vs. Noncritical Thinking
- The Case for Critical Thinking
- Recognize Deceptive Reasoning
- Detect Emotional Manipulation
- Styles of Noncritical Thinking
- Critical Thinking Styles
- Become a Critical Thinker
- Part Summary
Part 2: Recognizing and Evaluating Arguments
- Define Arguments
- Step 1: Pinpoint Issues
- Step 2: Identify Arguments
- Step 3: Seek Clarity
- Step 4: Understand Context
- Step 5: Find Credibility
- Step 6: Look for Consistency
- Step 7: Judge Arguments
- Present Ideas Powerfully
- Part Summary
Part 3: Developing and Evaluating Explanations
- Explanations vs. Arguments
- Formulate Explanations
- Element 1: Gather Information
- Element 2: Process Information
- Element 3: Develop Hypotheses
- Element 4: Test Hypotheses
- Ask Discovery Questions
- Challenge Assumptions
- Part Summary
CTU Training Solutions, Updated: June 4th, 2021