- WSQ Accredited
- PCWE Certification
Not every decision comes with a clear right or wrong answer. In the workplace and daily life, critical thinking helps you assess situations objectively, question assumptions, evaluate information, and make more confident choices. This course equips executives with practical thinking frameworks to approach complex issues with clarity and sound judgement. If you are looking to strengthen your decision-making skills for work and everyday situations, this course is for you.
DURATION
2 Days
Mode of Training
Hands-on In-person Training
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What you’ll learn
Key Highlights
- Hands-on application of the 6-Step Critical Thinking Process
- 8 Thinking Assessment Standards Framework to evaluate ideas
- Strategies to overcome personal and group biases during decision making
- Research and questioning techniques to gather credible information
- Real-world case studies across workplace scenarios and everyday situations
Hands-on application of the 6-Step Critical Thinking Process
8 Thinking Assessment Standards Framework to evaluate ideas
Strategies to overcome personal and group biases during decision making
Research and questioning techniques to gather credible information
Real-world case studies across workplace scenarios and everyday situations
Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)
Curriculum & Learning Units
Learning Unit 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking and Reasoning
- Apply critical thinking processes to identify inconsistencies and errors in reasoning.
- Evaluate interpretations using thinking standards and structured reasoning approaches.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different viewpoints.
Hands-on Activity: Practise using critical thinking to make better workplace decisions by assessing risks, weighing pros and cons, and checking reasoning quality against standards such as clarity, accuracy, relevance, logic and fairness.
Learning Unit 2: Overcoming Egocentric Thinking
- Understand the impact of egocentric and sociocentric thinking on decision-making.
- Analyse situations from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
- Apply strategies to reduce bias and improve objectivity.
Hands-on Activity: Practise recognising personal bias and group thinking by examining workplace scenarios from different viewpoints, including employees, investors, customers and the organisation.
Learning Unit 3: Research Methodologies and Information Gathering
- Select appropriate methods to gather relevant and reliable information.
- Apply questioning techniques to gain clarity and deeper understanding.
- Analyse information to support decision-making.
Hands-on Activity: Identify suitable information-gathering methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, experiments and secondary research, for different purposes.
Learning Unit 4: Enhancing Communication and Understanding
- Evaluate information for accuracy, relevance, and credibility
- Identify logical connections between ideas and arguments
- Assess stakeholder inputs to determine relevance and importance
Hands-on Activity: Evaluate ideas from different stakeholders by reviewing competing suggestions and deciding which idea is more practical and aligned with business goals.
Competency Assessment
& Certification
Nationally-Recognised Certification
Candidates will be awarded a Statement of Attainment under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) and a Certificate of Completion by Skills Development Academy upon completion of the course with at least 75% attendance and demonstration of competency in the WSQ-mandated written and practical assessments.
Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Decision-Making
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Entry Requirements:
- Aged 18 and above
- Have basic computer literacy Level 2
- Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 2 years of working experience;
- Have a basic understanding of the camera functions of the mobile phone and
- Have an English language proficiency equivalent of higher of any of the following – GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet based total) 46-59.
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Classes Conducted Daily
Three Training Centres,
Fully Sheltered From MRT
- Lifelong Learning Institute
- Central Plaza
- Woods Square (Tower 2)
175+ Government-Licensed, & Passionate Trainers
Full Suite Of Materials & Learning Resources
- Laptops & equipment loan
- Printed course materials
- Catered meals & refreshments
Localised & Up-To-Date Course Syllabus
300+ Local Employees
Supporting Your Journey
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