What you'll learn

Many individuals struggle with critical thinking and effective problem-solving, which are essential skills for both personal and professional success. In this course, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, you’ll learn to enhance your ability to think critically, evaluate problems, and implement effective solutions. First, you’ll explore how to recognize and overcome your biases, stay focused, and ask better questions to improve your critical thinking. Next, you’ll discover simple and complex problem-solving models and methods to tackle both everyday and large-scale challenges. Finally, you’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls such as logical fallacies and data manipulation, ensuring that your problem-solving process is both thorough and effective. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of critical thinking and problem solving needed to make better decisions, lead teams to effective solutions, and avoid common traps in both individual and group settings.