SkillBuild Critical Thinking

Course Description

92% of employers say that soft skills like critical thinking are more important than hard skills, and 89% say that it’s hard to find candidates who have them. Separate yourself from the pack with SkillBuild Critical Thinking, an active learning online course that helps you develop and practice your critical thinking skills. Each of the four modules in the course guides you through simulated workplace challenges as you work to show mastery of these vital skills. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a micro credential that you can use to signal your skills to employers.

What You’ll Learn

• To ground problem-solving in facts rather than opinions
• To resist easy answers
• To answer in-depth questions about data
• To use logic and reasoning to evaluate arguments, form judgments, and make recommendations

How You’ll Learn

• Train in real-world role-playing simulations
• Prove your skills through multiple levels of assessment
• Just-in-time practice to boost skills
• Virtual coach to keep you on target

Backed by our 20+ years of experience with simulations and built on the award-winning Muzzy Lane Author platform, SkillBuild Critical Thinking is the fastest, most efficient way to build this vital workplace skill.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students and early career professionals who are looking to strengthen their critical thinking skills. It will equip you with a set of tools and techniques that you can apply in your daily life to be more effective at work and at home.

Skills you’ll gain

• The ability to gather and assess information
• The ability to question assumptions
• The ability to identify patterns
• The ability to draw conclusions

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to:

• Apply critical thinking techniques in workplace settings
• Speak more confidently about your critical thinking skills
• Show potential employers proof of your critical thinking skills

Certification Details

You’re Ready for the Job:
Successful completion of this course awards the “Critical Thinking” microcredential.