Cognitive skills

Critical Thinking

Analysing information and questioning assumptions.

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Duration

3 days, 24 hours

Format

In person / online / hybrid

Learning outcomes

asking questions and cross-checking information from different sources
testing assumptions and assessing logical connections and risks
building well-founded arguments and revising your position when necessary
the difference between fact and opinion

About the course

Critical thinking is the ability to analyse information in depth, evaluate arguments and draw well-founded conclusions. It enables you to distinguish fact from opinion, uncover hidden assumptions and faulty reasoning, and make decisions based on evidence rather than emotions or stereotypes. During the course, participants will learn to analyse the reliability of sources, build logical arguments and apply these skills to solving problems in their studies, at work and in everyday life.

Who it is for

This course suits those who work with large amounts of information and need to assess sources accurately, analyse arguments and make well-founded decisions. It is useful for professionals, managers, students and anyone who does not want to settle for superficial conclusions.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

the difference between fact and opinion
hidden assumptions and types of faulty reasoning
criteria for assessing the reliability of sources

Practical skills

asking questions and cross-checking information from different sources
testing assumptions and assessing logical connections and risks
building well-founded arguments and revising your position when necessary

Why choose this course

In an environment saturated with information, the biggest challenge is not finding information but understanding what you can trust.

This course teaches you to distinguish fact from opinion, assess the reliability of sources, uncover hidden assumptions and faulty reasoning, and build logical arguments.

As a result, your decisions are based on evidence rather than emotions or stereotypes, which matters both at work and in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

Does critical thinking mean criticising everything?

No. It is the ability to analyse information in depth, evaluate arguments and draw well-founded conclusions.

What will I learn during the course?

You will learn to distinguish fact from opinion, assess the reliability of sources, uncover hidden assumptions and faulty reasoning, and build logical arguments.

Why does this skill matter today?

In an environment saturated with information, it helps you find your bearings and make decisions based on evidence rather than emotions or stereotypes.