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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, evaluate AI content, and bring greater clarity, rigour, and objectivity to workplace decisions.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EMEA / USA
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Critical Thinking Skills Training Course
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Course outcomes

  • The Critical Thinking Skills Training Course enables participants to approach workplace challenges with greater confidence, analyse information more critically, and make better-informed decisions. They will solve problems more effectively, communicate their reasoning clearly, and apply structured thinking in complex situations.
  • Participants will know how to use AI to explore a wider range of choices, while applying critical thinking to identify errors, assumptions, and unreliable information in AI-generated output.

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

Recognising and counteracting the shortcuts our brains use to produce quick responses, known as ‘automatic thinking’.

Be open-minded

Challenging ingrained beliefs, overcoming stubbornness, and considering alternative perspectives.

Facts over fantasy

Focusing on facts and logic rather than holding on to assumptions, opinions, or beliefs without supporting evidence.

Judgement execution

Recognising the mistaken thinking styles that can influence human judgement and decision-making.

Fallacies

Avoiding logical fallacies and learning how to build clear, persuasive, evidence-based arguments.

AI integration

Use AI to generate alternative options and challenge proposed decisions, while learning to question and verify its output rather than accepting things at face value.

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UK|EMEA / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

How do you measure the ROI of team training in critical thinking skills training?

The impact of critical thinking skills training can be measured through improved decision quality, faster resolution of workplace challenges, and greater confidence when tackling complex issues. Organisations often see better collaboration, fewer repeated problems, and more effective use of evidence when making important decisions.

Which core tools for root-cause analysis are taught in the course?

Participants learn practical techniques for identifying the underlying causes of problems rather than treating symptoms alone. Depending on the programme, these may include structured questioning, evidence-based analysis, recognising assumptions, evaluating options, and applying logical frameworks to reach well-informed decisions.

How does the curriculum combine creative problem-solving with structured decision-making models?

Participants learn how to generate fresh ideas, explore different perspectives, and evaluate options using structured, evidence-based approaches. Combining these skills helps individuals make balanced decisions that are both innovative and practical.

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 can AI be useful in this area?

AI can help generate alternative options and challenge your thinking when you are considering a decision. It also provides a useful opportunity to practise critical evaluation – questioning assumptions, checking facts, and recognising that a confident answer is not necessarily a correct one.

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