online short course
What is Critical Thinking?
Develop essential critical thinking skills, actively analyse, interpret and evaluate information.
Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
1 hour
Language
English
Accredited
Yes
About the course
Critical thinking is consistently cited by employers as one of the most valuable skills they want to see in employees, because it enables people to effectively analyse and evaluate complex information, and use it to make meaningful, impactful and well-thought-out decisions. For agile professionals, this skill is a must because it supports lifelong learning habits by encouraging a range of core agile skills, from curiosity and self-reflection to accuracy, autonomy and empathy.
Critical thinking helps us understand how we form judgements, challenge assumptions and make more informed decisions. In this course, you will explore what critical thinking means, how perception and different ways of thinking influence us, and the qualities of an effective critical thinker. You will also consider how these skills can be applied in the workplace.
Learning outcome
Defining the ‘what’ and the ‘how’
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to define what critical thinking is, and understand the benefits it can bring to individuals, teams and organizations.
Who is it for?
- Anyone interested in learning the basics of critical thinking
- Project and product leads
- Business and data analysts
Curriculum
Introducing Critical Thinking
What does critical thinking mean to you?
Defining critical thinking
The history of critical thinking
Thinking fast and slow
Observations and the unexpected
Inattentional blindness
Perceptions and beliefs
Quiz – Myths vs. Facts
The Conscious Competence Model
Critical thinking in the workplace
The key traits of a critical thinker
Gain a Recognized Course Certification
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate from the Agile Business Consortium, globally recognized by employers and professional bodies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our online courses are part of Individual Membership, so you’ll need to be a member to access them. Membership gives you the full library of courses alongside resources, events and our communities, all for £165 a year. You can become a member and start learning straight away.
The course is self-paced, so you can work through it whenever suits you and take as long as you need. Your access continues for as long as your membership is active, so there’s no pressure to finish by a set date.
No. Our courses are designed to be accessible whatever your background. Each course has a difficulty level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) so you can choose what’s right for you, but there are no formal prerequisites to enrol.
Yes. On completing the course, you’ll earn a certificate endorsed by the Agile Business Consortium to add to your professional portfolio and share with your network or employer.
Each course is fully online and self-paced, made up of a mix of video lessons, practical activities, case studies and quizzes. You can learn at your own pace, on any device, wherever you are.