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Critical Thinking Skills Training Course

Critical thinking training helps teams make better decisions by questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, and avoiding the cognitive biases that can distort judgement. Through practical, instructor-led sessions, participants learn how to think more systematically, challenge flawed reasoning, and bring greater clarity, rigour, and objectivity to workplace decisions.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EAME / USA
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Individuals from £14.99 UK|EAME
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Course outcomes

  • This course will equip participants with the ability to suspend judgement - not rushing to a conclusion, but holding back to reflect.
  • The world we work in is complex and fast-paced. Leaders need to be able to tell good thinking from bad thinking, in themselves and others. This course will teach them how to do so.
  • Delegates will learn how to think systematically by listing and rigorously analysing possibilities, facts and arguments.
  • The course will demonstrate some of the common pitfalls in human thinking and how to avoid them.
  • By the end of this training participants will be able to recognise & challenge false assumptions, identify a range of cognitive biases and effectively challenge the status quo.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Deliberate Thinking

How to recognise and counteract the shortcuts our brains use to get quick responses known as “automatic thinking”

Be Open Minded

Fight past stubbornness; acknowledge ingrained beliefs and consider alternative perspectives

Facts Over Fantasy

Focus on facts and logic rather than putting your faith in principles or beliefs that have no basis in truth

Memory

Realise that when we conjure up a memory of the past, we use our imaginations to colour and fill in detail

Fallacies

Avoid logical fallacies through logical argument, thus making a hard-hitting and persuasive case

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

UK|EAME from £14.99
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For teams

Teams and organisations

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UK|EAME / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

What will our team gain from the critical thinking training course?

Your team will develop a more disciplined approach to analysing information, testing assumptions, and making decisions based on evidence rather than instinct or habit. Participants learn how to recognise common cognitive biases, challenge weak arguments, and think more clearly under pressure, which supports better problem-solving, stronger judgement, and more robust workplace discussions.

Is this course suitable for employees at all levels?

Yes. The course is suitable for professionals at different levels, from individual contributors to managers and senior leaders, because critical thinking is essential wherever people need to interpret information, solve problems, or make sound decisions. The delivery can also be tailored to the seniority, function, and context of your audience so the learning feels practical and relevant to their day-to-day work.

Can the training be delivered in person or online?

Absolutely. This critical thinking training can be delivered either in person or online, depending on your team’s location, schedule, and preferred format. In both formats, the course remains practical, interactive, and focused on applying critical thinking tools to real workplace situations.

Can the course be tailored to our organisation?

Yes. The course can be tailored to your organisation’s goals, team challenges, and business context so the training feels directly relevant to the kinds of decisions your people make every day. This may include adapting examples, exercises, and discussion topics around your industry, communication culture, and decision-making environment.

How long is the critical thinking training course?

The duration depends on the format and depth of tailoring required. It can be delivered as a focused workshop, a series of shorter live sessions, or a broader programme, depending on your team’s needs and availability.

What delivery formats are available for this critical thinking training course?

This course can be delivered in person or live online, depending on your team’s location, schedule, and learning preferences. We can run it as a private workshop for a team, a tailored in-house session, or a virtual instructor-led course, and the format can be adapted to suit your organisation’s goals and working environment.

How much does the training cost?

Pricing depends on factors such as group size, delivery format, session length, and the level of customisation required. We provide tailored proposals so organisations can choose the format that best matches their objectives, audience, and budget.

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