Course description
In the age of ‘information overload’, it’s easy to find yourself misled, confused or overwhelmed when trying to analyse data objectively. With multiple outlets of news, opinion, and stories vying for attention on TV, social media, at work and at home, the ability to think critically is essential. The process of thinking deeply, effectively and objectively about a problem to come up with the best solution may therefore be the defining skill for future success.
In this online course, you’ll explore how to sort fact from fiction, using critical thinking as a tool to problem-solve, research and excel in your role. Shedding light on ethical approaches and evidence-based practice, the content brings into focus known and unknown biases and how they can influence thinking.
As a result of attending this course, learners will be able to make reasoned decisions, unbiased judgement and communicate thinking to others clearly, when evaluating large amounts of information from various sources.
All CIPD Learning courses will automatically provide you with access to the CIPD Learning Hub, our online learning platform, for 24 months.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Is this course right for me?
This course will help people practitioners, as well as those outside the profession, who need to hone their decision-making competence when faced with work scenarios, daily life challenges or achieving KPIs. Relevant for all levels of experience, the bitesize content will provide professionals with critical thinking tools to make sense of data and information and communicate their thoughts.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The purpose of this course is to:
- explain what critical thinking is and how it can help our working practice, research and problem-solving
- check for problems and barriers to effective critical thinking and be able to overcome these
- use strategies for critical thinking.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to:
- use critical thinking as an objective tool to analyse and evaluate large amount of information to make the best judgement and communicate effectively where needed
- recognise biases and assumptions that can limit ability to think critically
- reach the best decision in the given context and communicate it clearly and persuasively to others.
Training Course Content
In this course, you'll cover:
Programme structure:
- Topic 1: What is critical thinking and why is it important?
- Topic 2: What can organisations do to support individuals to build critical thinking skills?
- Topic 3: What does it mean to me as a people professional?
Course delivery details
Featuring a mix of written, video and interactive content, this course will take 60-90 minutes to complete, including reflective questions throughout and a knowledge check at the end. Learners engage at their own pace via the CIPD Learning Hub, a self-serve online platform.
There is a short informal knowledge check at the end of the course for the learners to test themselves against some of the key messages. This can be undertaken multiple times.
You will be able to access the course for 12 months from purchase and the CIPD Learning Hub will remain accessible to you for 24 months.
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Course Price: £49.50 exc. VAT